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Zoey Brooks
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The good and bad of living in Echelon
Hello, Household incomes average around $81,808 in Echelon.
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Brooks
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely average and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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 school system, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely average and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Jerry A.
lol so true
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Everett Mendoza
good to know, thanks
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raised_gabriella7
I've lived in Riverside for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The job market scene is improving
The downsides:
- Bugs and humidity in summer
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The job market scene is improving
The downsides:
- Bugs and humidity in summer
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
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Jonathan Robinson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Westside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in government. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Westside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in government. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Luke M.
exactly what I was thinking
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Eli D.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much developing but now it's hit or miss.
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