OK so Median household income is $66,324, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Jack O.
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much growing but now it's decent.
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Logan Nguyen
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Midtown. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in education. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Arianna Campbell
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Seattle about 9 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Active local events and festivals
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ella Miller
this is the way
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Aurora C.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 15 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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john_girl
been saying this for years
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Alice Davis
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 9 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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