OK so I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $67,596, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 5,849, Eagleton Village is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Eagleton Village sits at 736.6 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Carson Miller
Came here for cost of living and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community vibe is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Liam Brooks
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Hope this helps!.
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Roman L.
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Joshua E.
great question, following
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nola_adrian
same here
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Piper Jackson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 58, moved here 15 years ago from Houston. I've lived in Pine Hills and Greenfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Great outdoor activities nearby
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The nightlife situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for couples. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Greenfield: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Houston, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Danielle R.
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much wild but now it's better than expected.
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Michael W.
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Sarah Moore
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is average in most areas.
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Paisley Ward
good to know, thanks
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Luke Bennett
Came here for cost of living and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The weather is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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