Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,009 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great.
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Jose Ortiz
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Kai W.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Raleigh about 4 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Affordable housing options
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. No regrets on my end..