Moving from St. Louis to East Providence next month
Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 7.9%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,970 people. The median home value here is around $322,100, which seems about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Aria Young
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in finance. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Nova Lewis
nah I disagree
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Wyatt M.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely solid and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Riverside) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
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.
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