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Lily Phillips
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Cheapest neighborhoods in Camas?
Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low.
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ezra_lover
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Chicago about 2 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is decent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Chicago about 2 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is decent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
39 upvotes
mesanative2022
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much growing but now it's tough.
34 upvotes
Sarah M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 5 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
I've been here 5 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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