Just moved here 3 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Claremore sits at 122.4 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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John Jimenez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Tampa about 10 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are established, gas is pretty good.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. No regrets on my end..
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philly_arianna
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Julian
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from LA about 14 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Active local events and festivals
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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mesafan2024
couldn't agree more
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Henry
Came here for weather and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor recreation is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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