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Random thought, My partner and I are It's a a smaller city city with about 25,801 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Madelyn Bailey
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The food scene is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Matthew P.
spot on
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Santiago Mitchell
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.

I've been in Maple Ridge for 15 years. Moved from San Francisco for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:

**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2023 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.

**Employment:**
government is strong here. legal is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.

**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is decent - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.

**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Maple Ridge schools are surprisingly good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.

**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Not very walkable outside downtown. And healthcare can be frustrating.

**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 8/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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