So, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $331,500, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 17.6%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Angel Smith
I've lived in Highland for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- The pet-friendliness scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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Dominic Lewis
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Mateo Brooks
Came here for school and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The public transit is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Melanie Kelly
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much wild but now it's excellent.
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Josiah B.
same here
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Logan Nelson
interesting, hadn't considered that
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real_isaac91
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a electrician, 58, moved here 11 years ago from Denver. I've lived in Uptown and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Property taxes are high
3. The weather situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for retirees. excellent vibes, walkable.
- East: 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 Denver, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. 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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Scarlett Gomez
following this thread
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James Jones
following this thread
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Natalie Torres
been saying this for years
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Amber H.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is average in most areas.
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