You can expect to pay around $3,249 for rent here. The median home value here is around $1,172,300, which is pretty steep. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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dallas_aaliyah
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Elizabeth Gutierrez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Kai Torres
bump
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Declan Anderson
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much developing but now it's tough.
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