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Pros and cons of Charlottesville after 4 years

Random thought, I'm originally from Seattle and It's a a smaller city city with about 45,863 people. You can expect to pay around $1,453 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to spots? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Allison Nguyen
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Arianna W.
yeah no that's not right
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indygirl2023
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.

I've been here 6 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is improving.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Definitely worth checking out..
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