Hey, The median home value here is around $685,900, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,775/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Randy R.
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Mexican places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Stella Howard
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Evan H.
Bought a house here in 2021 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Chloe Stewart
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Mediterranean places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Harper
couldn't agree more
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Madelyn Green
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Michael Diaz
Bought a house here in 2018 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Nicholas Wilson
been saying this for years
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Gianna Campbell
bump
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Declan White
yeah no that's not right
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Alexander Stewart
same here
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kcmama2020
spot on
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Gabriel
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Henry Rivera
it depends on the neighborhood
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Lydia G.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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oakland_nolan
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Doris B.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Austin Flores
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in tech. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
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