Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $1,355 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 6.4%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Christian J.
I work in real estate here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Hope this helps!.
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Reagan M.
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Willow Young
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in retail. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Zachary B.
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Jameson Chavez
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
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