Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $58,383, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 12,282 people. You can expect to pay around $1,026 for rent here. The median home value here is around $286,700, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Delilah K.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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lagirl2022
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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proud_hudson13
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The nightlife is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Jonathan A.
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Logan Phillips
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 15 years ago. The main reasons were school and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are manageable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Definitely worth checking out..
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Leonardo Bailey
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Owen Morris
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Elijah King
+1
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stl_luna
facts
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Lily Gonzalez
Came here for weather and stayed because it's been a really good experience overall. The nightlife is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Caleb Carter
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Houston about 3 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Four distinct seasons
- Diverse dining options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are developing, gas is decent.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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