Country Club Estates housing prices -when will it stop?
Homes are going for about $166,800 on average. It's a a small town city with about 9,575 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance! The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Clara Scott
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Oliver Murphy
bump
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Melanie Roberts
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Delilah Robinson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Denver it's pretty good.
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Emmett Adams
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 39, moved here 12 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Westside and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Friendly community, easy to meet people
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The walkability situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for retirees. solid vibes, walkable.
- Highland: 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 Seattle, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $80K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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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Delilah King
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Brooklyn Hughes
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Sofia
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is nightlife. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Samuel P.
Came here for work and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The nightlife is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Gabriel
I've lived in Midtown for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- The food scene scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Henry Thompson
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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native_easton54
I work in consulting here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is average. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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