Random thought, We're a young couple and The median home value here is around $370,700, which seems about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation?
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Levi Gonzalez
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Nevaeh C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Lucas Williams
hmm interesting perspective
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James Gomez
Came here for work and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The healthcare is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ryan
I've lived in Highland for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good healthcare facilities
- The dating scene scene is average
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Susan C.
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Jonathan Robinson
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The housing market is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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