Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Elijah
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Pine Hills area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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Connor White
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Lakewood. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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oakland_sofia
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. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Riley Chavez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Austin Carter
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to New York it's pretty good.
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Paul W.
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Greenfield area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Rylee M.
Bought a house here in 2019 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Audrey Martin
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. No regrets on my end..
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