Hello, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $128,900 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Aaliyah N.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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indy_carter
not my experience at all
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Julian S.
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The public transit is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Landon T.
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Mexican places. the quality of life is solid.
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Mateo Morales
underrated comment
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Violet Garcia
I work in consulting here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is underrated. Definitely worth checking out..
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Kayden C.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
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Thomas C.
I've lived in North for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- The safety scene is tough
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Brielle Allen
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Nashville about 9 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are reasonable, gas is solid.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Definitely worth checking out..
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