Hey folks, Rent is about $1,479/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Emmett Robinson
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Thai places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Ruby
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in The Heights. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Sarah D.
noted, appreciate it
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Austin P.
100%
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Adeline S.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely pretty good and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (South) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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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Caleb C.
wish I knew this sooner
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Maya Kelly
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The community vibe is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jose Watson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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