Anyone else feel this way? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Ella Johnson
yeah no that's not right
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Violet Evans
couldn't agree more
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Timothy M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Joseph A.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 1 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. 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 average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Andrew M.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if food scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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milwaukeewalker2021
bump
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Isla Robinson
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The community vibe is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Matthew Brooks
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely improving and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Nathan M.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Anna Howard
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. weather used to be much developing but now it's surprisingly good.
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Adeline S.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 14 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Brooklyn Nguyen
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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