First post here. The median home value here is around $576,800, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? TIA! The weather takes some getting used to.
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aaron_native
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
No regrets on my end..
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Aaron Lewis
as a local I can confirm
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Zoe Mitchell
I've lived in Westside for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Four distinct seasons
- The cultural scene scene is average
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..