Hi all, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Bella Howard
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Avery Smith
+1
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Alice Hernandez
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much growing but now it's better than expected.
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Levi R.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 51, moved here 10 years ago from Salt Lake City. I've lived in The Heights and West, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The cultural scene situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- The Heights: Great for remote workers. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- West: 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 Salt Lake City, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $90K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. 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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Jean F.
Bought a house here in 2018 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Ariana Phillips
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great BBQ places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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