What I wish I knew before living in Cheshire Village
Hello, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $393,200, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,090/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $114,923, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 6,049 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Great weather
- Friendly people
- Close to nature
- Strong sense of community
- Active local events
Cons:
- Not very walkable
- Poor road conditions
- Limited cultural events
- Not enough green space
It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Lydia Ruiz
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Roman C.
been saying this for years
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Melanie A.
accurate
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Audrey Ross
haha yep pretty much
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Adeline Cook
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is weather. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Caleb Brooks
underrated comment
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Genesis Campbell
100%
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Santiago
same here
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Cooper Edwards
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a social worker, 34, moved here 9 years ago from Salt Lake City. I've lived in Meadowbrook and Riverside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good internet infrastructure
2. Affordable housing options
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The job market situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Meadowbrook: Great for families. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Riverside: 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 Salt Lake City, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $100K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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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Bella Clark
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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autumn_fan
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 13 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Zoe Martin
yep
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Carson Kim
I'm a project manager and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Willie M.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a physical therapist, 24, moved here 3 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Riverside and Maple Ridge, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Strong job market in several industries
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The cultural scene situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for remote workers. solid vibes, walkable.
- Maple Ridge: 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 Seattle, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $70K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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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Ryan Morgan
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 13 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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