Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and It's a a mid-size city city with about 127K people. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.
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Cooper Roberts
bump
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houstonguy2022
yeah no that's not right
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Helen M.
hard disagree but ok
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Grace Gutierrez
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Carter Parker
following this thread
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Katherine Phillips
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in government. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Southern.
No regrets on my end..
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Olivia H.
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Sara O.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely improving and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Midtown) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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.
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Willow C.
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The safety is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Josiah Perez
Can confirm, been here 5 years.
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Violet Lewis
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Evelyn T.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Jeremiah Clark
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much growing but now it's average.
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