Hey folks, I'm originally from New York and Median household income is $142,566, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a small town city with about 11,115 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Skylar Foster
yeah no that's not right
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rylee_mama
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Alexa Long
big facts right here
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Isla
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 13 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Eleanor Moore
spot on
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Jameson Richardson
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Walter R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 1 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Eastside 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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Connor D.
wish I knew this sooner
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dallas_aiden
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ezra
nah I disagree
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Randy R.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Peter N.
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Michael M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
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