I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $3,249 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Emily Gutierrez
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Ethan Sanders
+1
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Wesley Williams
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much growing but now it's hit or miss.
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Kathryn W.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Skylar Flores
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Phoenix about 12 years ago. The main reasons were weather and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are established, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. No regrets on my end..
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