Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $62,349, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here?
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Cooper Howard
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The food scene is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Chloe Jimenez
Can confirm, been here 15 years.
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Luna Lee
not my experience at all
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Owen Cook
same here
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Kayden R.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 12 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Sofia Ortiz
I've lived in Springfield for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Strong job market in several industries
- The traffic scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Catherine R.
glad someone said it
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Aurora R.
lol so true
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Elena Bennett
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in marketing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
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