Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider -Davie sits at 254.4 per 100K. It's a a mid-size city city with about 106K people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Worth the trade-offs? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Levi Young
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Thomas Martinez
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Grace T.
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much competitive but now it's tough.
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Mateo H.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Jaxon T.
Came here for weather and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The nightlife is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ariana
underrated comment
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Ezra Kelly
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a project manager, 30, moved here 13 years ago from Charlotte. I've lived in Fairview and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Great outdoor activities nearby
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Dating scene is rough
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The healthcare situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Fairview: Great for young professionals. average vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: 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 Charlotte, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $60K-$110K 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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Weston Bennett
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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James Patel
wish I knew this sooner
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Evelyn Cook
yep
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Jace Stewart
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Matthew Perez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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