Alright, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,351/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $184,200 on average. Household incomes average around $78,494 in Finneytown. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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lake_katherine67
preach
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Everly Ramos
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely improving and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Midtown) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. school system is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
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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Kai Cook
exactly what I was thinking
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Jacob Bailey
following this thread
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Jameson Brown
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Korean places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Audrey N.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to LA it's hit or miss.
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Dominic Lopez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Fairview. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in retail. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
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Brielle Moore
Used to live on the Lakewood side, now on the Maple Ridge side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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