Hello, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Peyton Young
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Lakewood. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in marketing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Skylar Rivera
accurate
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Leo Morris
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The public transit is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Nora
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Westside. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Emily Garcia
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Carter P.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The school system is genuinely better than expected and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (West) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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