Random thought, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Cottage Grove sits at 41.7 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 7,906 people. You can expect to pay around $1,500 for rent here. Median household income is $132,717, which feels pretty solid for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Madeline A.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Stella Taylor
Used to live on the Pine Hills side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Andrew King
as a local I can confirm
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Xavier W.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a writer, 28, moved here 2 years ago from Charlotte. I've lived in Westside and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The outdoor recreation situation is pricey and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for couples. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Charlotte, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $80K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Naomi Castillo
Used to live on the North side, now on the Fairview side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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aaron_native
Bought a house here in 2016 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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