Hey folks, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 40,662 people. The median home value here is around $252,500, which seems about average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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John Murphy
I work in consulting here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is decent. Definitely worth checking out..
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Aaliyah Perez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely decent and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (West) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Grayson Reyes
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 15 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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