Curious what people think. Rent is about $1,121/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Ellie P.
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Owen Edwards
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely improving and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Downtown) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
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.
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Wesley Rivera
yep
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Madelyn Brown
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Kenneth R.
Bought a house here in 2021 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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