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Allison Turner
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What to expect moving to Claiborne?
Hi all, I'm originally from San Francisco and Anyone in a similar situation?
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Nova Diaz
Came here for school and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The cost of living is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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William Wilson
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in West for 8 years. Moved from San Diego for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
hospitality is strong here. tech is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is decent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. West schools are challenging. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Property taxes are high. Far from beaches/mountains. And healthcare can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 7/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in West for 8 years. Moved from San Diego for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
hospitality is strong here. tech is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is decent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. West schools are challenging. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Property taxes are high. Far from beaches/mountains. And healthcare can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 7/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Nora Perez
thanks for sharing
32 upvotes
Jameson Cruz
honestly same experience here
32 upvotes
Jonathan Turner
honestly same experience here
31 upvotes
Julian Gutierrez
wish I knew this sooner
29 upvotes
Arianna Evans
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is average in most areas.
27 upvotes
Jack Long
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Hope this helps!.
27 upvotes
Everett
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in The Heights for 6 years. Moved from Dallas for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2024 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. consulting is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. The Heights schools are improving. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Urban sprawl is real. Far from beaches/mountains. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 7/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in The Heights for 6 years. Moved from Dallas for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2024 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. consulting is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. The Heights schools are improving. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Urban sprawl is real. Far from beaches/mountains. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 7/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Zoey S.
Used to live on the East side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
17 upvotes
Wyatt
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. dating scene used to be much manageable but now it's tough.
15 upvotes
Genesis
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. No regrets on my end..
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Elijah Wood
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in consulting. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in consulting. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
11 upvotes
Luca Turner
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The housing market is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
5 upvotes
Robert
Used to live on the The Heights side, now on the West side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
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