Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 2,334 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Teresa P.
I've lived in The Heights for about 3 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 Pittsburgh, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions
- The dating scene scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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James G.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 14 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Parker Stewart
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Aaliyah Martinez
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Vietnamese places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Lucy
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great BBQ places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Henry
I've lived in Lakewood for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Lots of new development happening
- The community vibe scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
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Colton Davis
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Aaron Reyes
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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