Hey folks, With a population of 1,340, Chesilhurst is a small town. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 1,340 people. Median household income is $89,904, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Mackenzie Green
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to Dallas it's decent.
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Easton Hernandez
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Highland area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Valentina Evans
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Meadowbrook for 2 years. Moved from Minneapolis for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. legal is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is solid - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Meadowbrook schools are improving. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited public transit options. Limited high-paying job options. And traffic can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 9/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Aiden Rivera
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 3 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Miles Sanchez
This.
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Sadie Phillips
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The walkability is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ryan E.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Phoenix about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Affordable housing options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Definitely worth checking out..
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Ezekiel Allen
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Meadowbrook for 9 years. Moved from Charlotte for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
tech is strong here. government is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have desert landscapes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Meadowbrook schools are decent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited public transit options. Nightlife is limited. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 5/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Delilah
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The cost of living is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Nevaeh Richardson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Houston about 9 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Can feel isolated
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are developing, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Hope this helps!.
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Scarlett Cook
I'm a accountant and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Lydia Morris
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Highland area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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Scarlett Reed
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Grayson Cruz
glad someone said it
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Gianna Clark
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much developing but now it's excellent.
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