First post here. I work in education and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Roman Sanchez
Moved here from Raleigh about 10 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to housing market but Hope this helps!.
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Henry Rivera
I work in tech here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is pretty good. Hope this helps!.
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Bella M.
Moved here from Tampa about 10 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to dating scene but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Genesis Howard
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Eugene D.
Bought a house here in 2022 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Benjamin C.
I work in legal here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is excellent. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Joseph Hernandez
noted, appreciate it
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Landon Chavez
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Jace Hernandez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Frances H.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to San Diego it's pretty good.
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Anna Gutierrez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a social worker, 55, moved here 5 years ago from LA. I've lived in Riverside and Westside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited shopping options
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The public transit situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for remote workers. decent vibes, walkable.
- Westside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from LA, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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