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Cooper Hill
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Moving from San Francisco to Clearfield next month
Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,895 people.
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Silas
not my experience at all
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Carol A.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from San Francisco about 6 years ago. The main reasons were weather and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. No regrets on my end..
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from San Francisco about 6 years ago. The main reasons were weather and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. No regrets on my end..
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brooklyn_papa
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely average and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (East) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely average and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (East) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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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