OK so I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $32,571 in Clay City. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great.
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genesis_kid
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Downtown. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Quinn Clark
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in engineering. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Paisley M.
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much developing but now it's decent.
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cool_daniel95
following this thread
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Matthew Robinson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely excellent and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (East) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare 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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Elizabeth S.
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Caroline Jackson
yep
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Mason Rivera
I'm a pharmacist and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Jackson J.
facts
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Emily
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 7 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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