Just moved here 8 months ago and Homes are going for about $47,600 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 80,835 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
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Roman L.
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great Indian places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Sophia Rogers
hmm interesting perspective
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gabriella_native
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ariana Young
Came here for family and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The weather is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Brooklyn Taylor
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Springfield for 8 years. Moved from Pittsburgh for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2024 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. construction is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is pretty good - we have beaches within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Springfield schools are average. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Nightlife is limited. Not very walkable outside downtown. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 7/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Arianna M.
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much competitive but now it's improving.
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Jacob A.
noted, appreciate it
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John Murphy
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- The traffic scene is average
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Hope this helps!.
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John Long
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Arthur R.
Moved here from Nashville about 11 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to school system but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Roman Johnson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to San Francisco it's pretty good.
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Addison Brooks
The food scene here is average. Tons of great seafood places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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