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Caroline W.
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Anyone else love living in Desert Hills?
Curious what people think. It's a a small town city with about 2,910 people.
5 upvotes
8 Replies
Nathan M.
seconding this
38 upvotes
Xavier Foster
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely tough and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market 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.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely tough and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market 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.
36 upvotes
Leah Ross
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
32 upvotes
Rylee Garcia
Used to live on the Meadowbrook side, now on the East side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
27 upvotes
Santiago Scott
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Indian places. the quality of life is solid.
20 upvotes
Hannah
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Seattle about 5 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are pricey, gas is solid.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Seattle about 5 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are pricey, gas is solid.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Definitely worth checking out..
16 upvotes
Daniel S.
Moved here from Phoenix about 11 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to cultural scene but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
13 upvotes
Carter Jackson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
1 upvotes