Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 43--F, so bundle up in winter. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Allison King
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from New York 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 pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in engineering. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
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lake_wyatt2
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Eastside. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in legal. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Hope this helps!.
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Emilia
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Madeline Hall
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 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 Oak Park. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in government. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Mason R.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Baltimore it's hit or miss.
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cincylocal2021
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely excellent and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Westside) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Dallas, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
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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Grayson C.
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Caleb Jackson
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The housing market is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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