Hey everyone, I'm retired and Rent is about $856/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $69,688 in Champion Heights. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Ellie
been saying this for years
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Kayden S.
nah I disagree
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Eugene W.
I work in construction here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Colton
Used to live on the South side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Zoey Brown
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in South. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in real estate. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Hope this helps!.
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Grayson Reyes
I've lived in Downtown for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- The weather scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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