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Abigail Ramos
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Raising a family in Coal Fork -thoughts?
First post here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Judith L.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
39 upvotes
Genesis
this is the way
33 upvotes
joseph_life
hmm interesting perspective
29 upvotes
Aiden B.
nah I disagree
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Melissa A.
I've lived in West for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- The outdoor recreation scene is solid
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. No regrets on my end..
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- The outdoor recreation scene is solid
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. No regrets on my end..
26 upvotes
Angel Hall
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Hope this helps!.
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Alexander Mitchell
+1
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Natalie B.
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
12 upvotes
Hannah Lee
been saying this for years
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Andrew Perez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Axel Gomez
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much competitive but now it's challenging.
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