Hello, I've been here for 6 years and The median home value here is around $614,200, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 5.5%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Stephanie M.
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Avery Williams
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Isaac Reyes
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Oak Park. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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denvernative2023
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Jose Rogers
wish I knew this sooner
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Aria W.
Used to live on the Riverside side, now on the Midtown side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Nora Jones
facts
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Ezra Turner
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much developing but now it's better than expected.
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