So, I'm a teacher here and Crime rate is something to consider -Dubuque sits at 189.7 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,271 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Isabella
glad someone said it
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Peyton Scott
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 12 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Genesis Ramos
same here
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audrey_walker
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 11 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into running, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Eastside side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Nicholas G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Jaxon Collins
hard disagree but ok
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Joseph Collins
This.
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Luca Roberts
literally same
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Matthew M.
thanks for sharing
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Paisley Harris
thanks for sharing
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Samuel Smith
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from LA about 9 years ago. The main reasons were work and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ian Morris
I've been living here for 6 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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