Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 65,441 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Ellie Ramirez
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Indian places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Dylan Gomez
I've been living here for 12 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The traffic is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Bennett Sanchez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely tough and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Westside) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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.
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Addison G.
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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Wesley Flores
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Springfield. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Asian.
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