Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What would you do? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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audrey_heart
nah I disagree
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Adrian Hughes
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
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Ryan
this is the way
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Delilah H.
100%
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Emmett Gutierrez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Jayden Anderson
Came here for quality of life and stayed because it's been a really good experience overall. The healthcare is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Delilah Ward
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Weston Sanders
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Katherine L.
I've lived in Westside for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- The outdoor recreation scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
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Jaxon Y.
underrated comment
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Brooks Wilson
same here
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Ella Nguyen
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Evelyn Richardson
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Violet Cook
Moved here from Dallas about 1 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to weather but Definitely worth checking out..
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