Hey, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 111K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great. Thanks for reading. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Carter H.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Sophia Gray
I've lived in Lakewood for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- The dating scene scene is solid
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jordan Y.
same here
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Jordan
I've lived in Springfield for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Close to major attractions
- The dating scene scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Rachel J.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
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