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Zoey G.
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Rent vs buy in Danvers -what makes sense?
Anyone else feel this way? Homes are going for about $611,200 on average.
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Willow Cook
I've lived in Fairview for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- The traffic scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. No regrets on my end..
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- The traffic scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. No regrets on my end..
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Abigail Gray
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in Uptown area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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Willow Price
Totally agree!
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henry_local
nah I disagree
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Benjamin Anderson
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Sophia K.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Midtown. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Midtown. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Nolan Gray
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Sofia
+1
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