Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,751/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 7.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks for reading. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Hunter Garcia
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is average in most areas.
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Eva Johnson
wish I knew this sooner
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Andrew
good to know, thanks
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Nova Davis
not my experience at all
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Liam D.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much growing but now it's pretty good.
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Joseph Torres
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in construction. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Sebastian Nelson
I'm a HR manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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Mackenzie Watson
Came here for work and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The weather is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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lillian_walker
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Nova R.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Midtown for 10 years. Moved from Miami for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
finance is strong here. engineering is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is solid - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Midtown schools are underrated. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Not very walkable outside downtown. Can feel isolated. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 8/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Gabriel Castillo
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 31, moved here 13 years ago from Miami. I've lived in Sunset and Oak Park, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Homeless population growing downtown
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The healthcare situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for retirees. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- Oak Park: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Miami, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $90K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Vivian Rogers
haha yep pretty much
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Parker
I work in hospitality here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is excellent. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Brooks G.
literally same
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Greyson M.
hard disagree but ok
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Benjamin B.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a sales manager, 32, moved here 11 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Eastside and Riverside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The safety situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for retirees. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Riverside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Nolan C.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The weather is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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