Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Homes are going for about $115,400 on average. Household incomes average around $57,493 in Clinton. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Luna
I've lived in Highland for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- The public transit scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Bennett S.
wish I knew this sooner
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Kimberly W.
yeah no that's not right
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Aubrey Bailey
underrated comment
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Asher R.
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Korean places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Jeremiah T.
Totally agree!
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Zoey Jones
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Denver it's pretty good.
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Lily Ortiz
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Gabriel
Bought a house here in 2017 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Carter Allen
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Sophie Richardson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Sophie Morris
Saving this thread
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Alice T.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Austin about 1 years ago. The main reasons were weather and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are manageable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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