With a population of 52,833, Elyria is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Xavier Reed
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Atlanta about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are developing, gas is improving.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. No regrets on my end..
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Aaron R.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Lucy Alvarez
I'm a HR manager and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Steven L.
facts
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Ariana Peterson
accurate
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Everett Cruz
Saving this thread
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Josiah N.
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much wild but now it's underrated.
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Oliver Ruiz
Moved here from Tampa about 2 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to healthcare but No regrets on my end..
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