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Housing in Dearborn Heights compared to Memphis
So, I've been here for 10 years and Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Isabelle Edwards
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 11 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 11 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Vivian T.
yeah no that's not right
24 upvotes
John Cooper
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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omahachef2024
as a local I can confirm
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Theodore Cruz
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Ava Cruz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in consulting. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in consulting. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
5 upvotes