Hello, I relocated for work and Homes are going for about $677,400 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Lucas Cook
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Isla Lewis
nah I disagree
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Peyton Perez
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The weather is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Ariana K.
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
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Joseph Price
hard disagree but ok
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Julian Young
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 10 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Adam Morales
Saving this thread
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Parker Watson
spot on
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Jayden Hill
+1
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Hazel R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 15 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is tough.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Jose Roberts
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The job market is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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