Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $68,900, which feels about average for the area. Homes are going for about $167,900 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Skylar Scott
Moved here from Salt Lake City about 14 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to walkability but Hope this helps!.
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Sarah M.
Used to live on the North side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Benjamin Hughes
Came here for work and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor recreation is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Gabriel N.
100%
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Maya M.
+1
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Valentina Torres
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in consulting. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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coastal_connor75
this is the way
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piper_runner
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Old Town area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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