So, It's a a small town city with about 3,016 people. The weather takes some getting used to. Does this match your experience? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Jaxon Diaz
bump
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aaliyah_local
not my experience at all
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Kinsley F.
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Andrew Sanders
I'm a sales manager and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
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Violet N.
yeah no that's not right
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Alexander Lee
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Springfield area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Mackenzie
I've lived in West for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good airport with direct flights
- The cost of living scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Winters are long and cold
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Ezekiel Castillo
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 7 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Savannah Murphy
I work in finance here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is improving. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Arianna Scott
Totally agree!
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Delilah Sanders
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much growing but now it's excellent.
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