Considering Farmers Branch vs Tampa -help me decide
Hey folks, The median home value here is around $322,000, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,820/month for a decent place. With a population of 36,254, Farmers Branch is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Worth the trade-offs? The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Oliver Bennett
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is average in most areas.
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Eva Taylor
I've lived in Highland for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Four distinct seasons
- The safety scene is improving
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Reagan Morales
Bought a house here in 2022 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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kc_henry
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in South. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Emily R.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Emma M.
preach
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Aubrey Long
seconding this
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Adrian Hughes
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Meadowbrook area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Audrey Cox
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The cultural scene is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ruby Ruiz
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Naomi M.
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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