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Biggest downsides of living in Four Square Mile?

Just moved here 8 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,796 for rent here. Rent is about $1,796/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 10.6%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

Pros:
- Great weather
- Low taxes
- Easy commute

Cons:
- Hot summers
- Rising rent prices
- Homelessness issues downtown
Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Axel Wilson
lol so true
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Brooklyn Nguyen
as a local I can confirm
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Luca M.
I've lived in Riverside for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- The housing market scene is solid

The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Limited high-paying job options

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Isabella Walker
Came here for cost of living and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor recreation is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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