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Dominic M.
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Commute times in Eagle Mountain -how bad?
So, I'm a college student here and The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
22 upvotes
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Hailey Carter
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 5 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 5 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
40 upvotes
Robert E.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
34 upvotes
Colton Peterson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Miami 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 Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in tech. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in tech. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
32 upvotes
Kinsley Torres
literally same
29 upvotes
Zoey
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely better than expected and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Fairview) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Pittsburgh, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely better than expected and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Fairview) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Pittsburgh, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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.
25 upvotes
Skylar
been saying this for years
16 upvotes
Marie T.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Houston it's solid.
15 upvotes
Jack
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely improving and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Westside) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Limited shopping 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.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely improving and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Westside) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Limited shopping 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.
11 upvotes
Madelyn Lee
not my experience at all
8 upvotes
Josiah
Moved here last year, no regrets.
6 upvotes
Michael Wright
preach
1 upvotes