Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,691 for rent here. Homes are going for about $513,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $142,402, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Cynthia A.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Midtown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Aria Murphy
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is safety. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Logan J.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 9 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Genesis Y.
not my experience at all
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Eli Young
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 12 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Victoria Jimenez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 7 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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