Hey everyone, Median household income is $59,618, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What neighborhoods would you suggest? TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Kayden B.
facts
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Bennett
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Amelia Garcia
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 2 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Evelyn Richardson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (The Heights) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
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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Clara Richardson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Sebastian Robinson
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great sushi places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Madison S.
thanks for sharing
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Landon
facts
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Landon
been saying this for years
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Thomas Wilson
same here
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Austin
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 4 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Patricia S.
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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