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Adrian Cox
moving
Considering Cave Creek vs Cincinnati -help me decide
Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low.
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Noah Carter
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
30 upvotes
Delilah
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
28 upvotes
Amelia Chavez
Can confirm, been here 2 years.
27 upvotes
Vivian Ramirez
I've lived in Riverside for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Active local events and festivals
- The public transit scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Definitely worth checking out..
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Active local events and festivals
- The public transit scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Definitely worth checking out..
24 upvotes
Sophia G.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
24 upvotes
Dominic
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much pricey but now it's challenging.
18 upvotes
Michael R.
Moved here from Chicago about 8 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to traffic but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
16 upvotes
Samuel Ramirez
+1
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Evan Wright
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Hope this helps!.
12 upvotes
Camila R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 5 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Downtown 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 it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
9 upvotes
Adam Nguyen
I'm a real estate agent and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
5 upvotes
Aubrey C.
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The community vibe is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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