Curious what people think. I'm a 28-year-old nurse and Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $353,200 on average. Poverty rate is 11.7%, which is around average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Aaliyah Cook
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Nashville it's decent.
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Gabriella Jones
noted, appreciate it
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Charlotte G.
literally same
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Piper
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Connor
yeah no that's not right
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Kinsley
yeah no that's not right
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nola_abigail
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Baltimore it's hit or miss.
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Santiago Brown
I work in hospitality here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is tough. No regrets on my end..
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Nicholas Bailey
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Joseph Howard
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Hailey Hill
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Charlotte about 14 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Dating scene is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are developing, gas is excellent.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
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Nathan Morgan
hmm interesting perspective
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Charlotte Nelson
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great craft beer places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Sofia
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 9 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Strong sense of community
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
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Robert Johnson
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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