So, Born and raised here. With a population of 5,927, Chena Ridge is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,148 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Maverick Morris
spot on
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Piper Diaz
yeah no that's not right
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Aurora Davis
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely underrated and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (South) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
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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Alice Cruz
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Bruce L.
hmm interesting perspective
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Valentina Anderson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. No regrets on my end..
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Jace Rodriguez
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Thai places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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