Hey folks, Poverty rate is 45.2%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Cayey zona urbana sits at 2,771.8 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Kenneth H.
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Oak Park area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Miles Sanchez
been saying this for years
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David Wilson
Came here for school and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The weather is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Allison
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Uptown area are solid. Kids love it here.
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Audrey Adams
exactly what I was thinking
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Hailey Campbell
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Autumn Stewart
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Lily Taylor
not my experience at all
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Audrey Gutierrez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
No regrets on my end..
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Sarah Morales
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much pricey but now it's pretty good.
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Elena Robinson
Can confirm, been here 11 years.
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Kayden B.
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much stable but now it's pretty good.
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Declan Castillo
same here
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chill_john15
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Landon Price
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The outdoor recreation is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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