So, Born and raised here. Median household income is $55,909, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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savannah_kid
Used to live on the Westside side, now on the Lakewood side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Jacob T.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in construction. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
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