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Adam Sanders
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Raising a family in Clovis -thoughts?
So, It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
26 upvotes
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Elijah Nelson
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
26 upvotes
bostonpapa2021
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely hit or miss and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. safety 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 cultural scene, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely hit or miss and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. safety 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.
26 upvotes
Emmett Ramirez
I work in healthcare here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is decent. Definitely worth checking out..
23 upvotes
Avery
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
18 upvotes
Harper J.
I've lived in Eastside for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- The dating scene scene is tough
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- The dating scene scene is tough
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Feel free to reach out with questions..
16 upvotes
Madeline Smith
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
6 upvotes
Elizabeth S.
I'm a data analyst and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
5 upvotes