Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 3,226, Crestview Hills is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development.
5 upvotes
11 Replies
Zoey Clark
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
38 upvotes
Nova Thompson
Used to live on the Uptown side, now on the Sunset side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
31 upvotes
Theodore Wright
following this thread
23 upvotes
Daniel G.
Moved here from Tampa about 9 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to cost of living but Feel free to reach out with questions..
20 upvotes
Natalie Moore
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say I genuinely enjoy living here. The dating scene is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
12 upvotes
David Green
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a sales manager, 54, moved here 5 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Eastside and Lakewood, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The safety situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for remote workers. decent vibes, walkable.
- Lakewood: 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 Phoenix, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $90K-$80K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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.
10 upvotes
nola_natalie
spot on
6 upvotes
orlandodude2024
big facts right here
6 upvotes
Ryan M.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 36, moved here 5 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Westside and Greenfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Can feel isolated
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The housing market situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for families. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Greenfield: 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 Raleigh, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$140K 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.
5 upvotes
Sarah M.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
1 upvotes
Axel Smith
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
All Countries
