Hi all, The median home value here is around $449,300, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $93,980, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 68°F, so the weather is moderate. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.
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Jeremy J.
seconding this
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Angel R.
hmm interesting perspective
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Sophie
100%
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Grace
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Riverside area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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desert_wesley67
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Sarah R.
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Chloe Rogers
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Stella G.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
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Willow M.
I'm a electrician and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Gabriel
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Caleb Morris
Totally agree!
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Randy R.
honestly same experience here
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Sadie M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Cedar Grove. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
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