First post here. Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,906 for rent here. Median household income is $131,022, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $131,022 in Colesville. Crime rate is something to consider -Colesville sits at 356.2 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Amelia Martinez
glad someone said it
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James Howard
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much developing but now it's tough.
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Samuel W.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Everett Morris
spot on
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Adrian Wright
great question, following
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Victoria Bailey
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Matthew Mitchell
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Fairview area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Megan C.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Maple Ridge for 7 years. Moved from Salt Lake City for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.
**Employment:**
tech is strong here. manufacturing is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is pretty good - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Maple Ridge schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Chain restaurants dominate. Far from beaches/mountains. And pet-friendliness can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 7/10. Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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