Curious what people think. I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Gardena sits at 541.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Sophie Castillo
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to Seattle it's surprisingly good.
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Adeline
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I have mixed feelings honestly. Compared to Minneapolis it's challenging.
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Landon Ortiz
not my experience at all
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Linda P.
I've lived in North for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good airport with direct flights
- The cost of living scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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Sebastian L.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 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 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Eleanor Ward
hmm interesting perspective
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river_sarah26
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Audrey G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
No regrets on my end..
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Everly C.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Southern places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Wyatt Edwards
+1
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Sadie Evans
I've lived in The Heights 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 Chicago, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- The job market scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Elena Gonzalez
yeah no that's not right
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Luna Wright
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Maple Ridge side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Isabella G.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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