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Is Cornelius a good place to live?

Been meaning to ask this. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this?
9 upvotes

7 Replies

Ralph S.
glad someone said it
38 upvotes
Quinn Evans
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in North area are improving. Kids love it here.
23 upvotes
Elena H.
I've lived in Uptown for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The public transit scene is pretty good

The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Urban sprawl is real

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ian T.
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Isla Cruz
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
4 upvotes
Aria Ward
great question, following
3 upvotes
Isaiah Davis
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Sunset side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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