Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $79,506 in Country Club. Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Country Club sits at 1,331.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? Cheers. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Eleanor Clark
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Greenfield for 1 years. Moved from Austin for retirement. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2016 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
legal is strong here. healthcare is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's been a really good experience overall. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Greenfield schools are underrated. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Not very walkable outside downtown. Far from beaches/mountains. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 6/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Lucas Turner
following this thread
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Waylon
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Joshua
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ethan Mendoza
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much pricey but now it's solid.
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Benjamin B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Downtown. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Indian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Marilyn S.
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The walkability is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Sara R.
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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