So, Average temperature is around 55°F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $65,327 in Columbus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Isla Ramirez
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the North side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Brenda D.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Carter M.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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James Nguyen
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Arthur J.
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The weather is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Brooklyn Robinson
I work in consulting here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is challenging. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kai
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely improving and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (South) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. school system 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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Eric O.
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great sushi places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Ethan Lee
This.
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Cora Young
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to Atlanta it's solid.
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Mason Torres
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Dominic Reed
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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