OK so What would you do? Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Reagan Davis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
No regrets on my end..
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Katherine Ortiz
hmm interesting perspective
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Jacob
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Cedar Grove. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Audrey Jimenez
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Sunset area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Ethan
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Mexican places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Jameson N.
literally same
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Mackenzie Robinson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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jaxrunner2020
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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sdkid2026
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely average and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (North) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
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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