Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 129K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks! It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Madeline B.
honestly same experience here
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Cooper Baker
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Oak Park side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Catherine S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Riverside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Hope this helps!.
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Caleb Rivera
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Charlotte it's solid.
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Gabriel Hall
been saying this for years
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Julia H.
I work in consulting here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is improving. Definitely worth checking out..
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Jack Garcia
I'm a data analyst and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Everly R.
haha yep pretty much
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Kathleen H.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kyle Y.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Charlotte about 12 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Limited entertainment options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are affordable, gas is tough.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Emily Diaz
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The traffic is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Andrew Green
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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