First post here. I've been here for 15 years and The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? Thanks! Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Andrew D.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Adam F.
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The nightlife is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jonathan Lewis
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Southern places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Everett C.
100%
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Cora P.
this is the way
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samuel_mama
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely underrated and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Riverside) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Pittsburgh, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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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Landon Cruz
yeah no that's not right
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Kayden R.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Aiden Long
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much wild but now it's average.
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