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Kennedy Ramos
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First time home buyer in Chico
Curious what people think. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
9 upvotes
7 Replies
Alexa
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
39 upvotes
Nathan
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely decent and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Riverside) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely decent and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Riverside) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
27 upvotes
Mateo H.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Minneapolis about 3 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are established, gas is challenging.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Minneapolis about 3 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are established, gas is challenging.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
14 upvotes
ella_mama
Bought a house here in 2024 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
13 upvotes
Landon Clark
I'm a physical therapist and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. The community is average and there's always something going on.
13 upvotes
Owen Hernandez
as a local I can confirm
11 upvotes
Jaxon Collins
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much competitive but now it's tough.
3 upvotes