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Gabriel Flores
moving
Planning a move to Frederick -neighborhoods?
Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
24 upvotes
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Peyton Gomez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
39 upvotes
Leah Gomez
this is the way
37 upvotes
Isla Price
I've lived in Downtown for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- The outdoor recreation scene is improving
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- The outdoor recreation scene is improving
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..
36 upvotes
xavier_kid
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
28 upvotes
Vivian D.
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
25 upvotes
Carson Roberts
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
25 upvotes
Genesis Baker
same here
15 upvotes
Daniel Jackson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 4 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are affordable, gas is tough.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 4 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are affordable, gas is tough.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
10 upvotes