Worst things about Egypt Lake-Leto nobody talks about
OK so I'm single, late 20s, and It's a a smaller city city with about 35,709 people. The median home value here is around $296,100, which seems about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Eli Moore
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Victoria Anderson
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Sunset for 5 years. Moved from Minneapolis for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is hit or miss. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
finance is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is improving - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Sunset schools are underrated. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Not very walkable outside downtown. Dating scene is rough. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 9/10. Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Axel Evans
literally same
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Brooklyn Kelly
I work in consulting here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is decent. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Caroline Price
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Thai places. the quality of life is solid.
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Jacqueline L.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Hudson Alvarez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market 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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Nevaeh White
it depends on the neighborhood
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Roman
Bought a house here in 2019 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Eva Smith
good to know, thanks
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Mackenzie Perez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Brielle Diaz
+1
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Julia A.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in East for 11 years. Moved from Phoenix for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2022 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
legal is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's not perfect but it works for me. The outdoor scene is hit or miss - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. East schools are challenging. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Not a lot of cultural diversity. And nightlife can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 8/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Levi Adams
this is the way
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David Wood
lol so true
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Isaiah Wright
Totally agree!
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Wesley R.
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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