So, Born and raised here. Rent is about $877/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $113,800 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Mateo P.
This.
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jax_christian
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 7 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Ethan Hill
nah I disagree
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tampagirl2023
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Adeline Harris
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Nashville it's underrated.
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Theodore
+1
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Kayden
been saying this for years
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David H.
Moved here from Portland about 11 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to food scene but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Hailey
Moved here from Chicago about 9 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to cultural scene but Hope this helps!.
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Sarah
bump
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Emmett Wood
Bought a house here in 2017 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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