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Kaylee Cooper
best-worst
Things Conestoga needs to improve
Should I be concerned? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
14 upvotes
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Kinsley Turner
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Austin about 1 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are stable, gas is average.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. No regrets on my end..
I'm a writer who relocated here from Austin about 1 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are stable, gas is average.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. No regrets on my end..
40 upvotes
Thomas R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
36 upvotes
Aiden Chavez
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is community vibe. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
33 upvotes
Jayden Ruiz
I work in manufacturing here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Happy to answer more specific questions..
30 upvotes
lake_leah57
big facts right here
21 upvotes
henry_local
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
16 upvotes
Anna Ross
as a local I can confirm
15 upvotes
Emily R.
exactly what I was thinking
14 upvotes
alice_mind
I work in finance here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is excellent. Good luck with whatever you decide..
5 upvotes
Carson Rodriguez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Tampa 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 Maple Ridge. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Maple Ridge. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
0 upvotes