Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Danville sits at 51.1 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Kinsley Thompson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 4 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Rylee Wright
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Oak Park area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Lydia F.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Sunset for 13 years. Moved from Salt Lake City for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2016 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
retail is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is solid - we have beaches within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Sunset schools are improving. 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. Limited shopping options. Limited entertainment options. And safety can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 5/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Scott P.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great sushi places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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tucsonlover2021
Bought a house here in 2019 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Leah Thompson
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Sunset area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Ariana Gomez
100%
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Lucas Wright
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great Asian places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Ian King
Used to live on the East side, now on the Old Town side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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boston_cooper
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Meadowbrook area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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