Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Mason Lewis
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Easton Harris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in construction. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Bella Ramos
as a local I can confirm
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Melanie
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the The Heights side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Chloe T.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to San Diego it's better than expected.
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Silas Lewis
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The weather is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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