I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Choctaw Lake sits at 140.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Dylan Wright
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jack R.
I'm a marketing manager and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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chicagorider2021
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hannah Smith
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want nightlife, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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brooklyn_chef
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Oliver R.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Austin it's pretty good.
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