Random thought, I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 10,706 people. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Lillian H.
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much reasonable but now it's improving.
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Everly Phillips
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a HR manager, 56, moved here 10 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in The Heights and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Good schools in most areas
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The job market situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- The Heights: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $60K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Asher Miller
Moved here from New York about 5 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to walkability but Definitely worth checking out..
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Scarlett W.
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Angel Howard
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a writer, 28, moved here 5 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Pine Hills and The Heights, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good healthcare facilities
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The outdoor recreation situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for retirees. challenging vibes, walkable.
- The Heights: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $90K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Nevaeh Jones
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Edward M.
Came here for school and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The nightlife is honestly solid and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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nycmind2020
big facts right here
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Caleb Myers
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is cultural scene. Other than that, Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Roman Cruz
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much wild but now it's solid.
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ella_lover
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much wild but now it's decent.
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Nora Lopez
underrated comment
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Evan R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely challenging and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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