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Skylar Reyes moving

Relocating to Eveleth, MN -pros and cons?

We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $839 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 3,470 people. The median home value here is around $91,800, which is actually reasonable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Landon Y.
Moved here from Baltimore about 14 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to food scene but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Joseph Rogers
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's improving for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in finance you might struggle.

People: Generally pretty good. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Italian.

Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Lydia C.
I've been living here for 13 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The food scene is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Caroline E.
I've lived in The Heights for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- The outdoor recreation scene is challenging

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited entertainment options

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
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Asher J.
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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