Alright, Military spouse here. Median household income is $90,608, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 48,547 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest? TIA!
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Connor
glad someone said it
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Declan W.
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The safety is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Alexander Taylor
hard disagree but ok
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Delilah G.
Moved here from Baltimore about 4 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to job market but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Grayson Perez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a nurse, 33, moved here 11 years ago from Minneapolis. I've lived in Uptown and Westside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Good schools in most areas
3. Lots of new development happening
4. The people are generally hit or miss - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The healthcare situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for young professionals. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Westside: 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 Minneapolis, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $40K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. 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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Donna G.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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