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Jackson Morris
living
Why I chose Geneva over bigger cities
Been meaning to ask this. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Lydia Cox
as a local I can confirm
39 upvotes
Jack H.
Used to live on the South side, now on the Maple Ridge side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
38 upvotes
river_vivian4
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely better than expected and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour 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.
If you value traffic, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely better than expected and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour 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.
30 upvotes
Arianna Thomas
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
24 upvotes
Olivia Cox
Moved here last year, no regrets.
22 upvotes
Cora R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 12 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I've been here 12 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
21 upvotes
Santiago Cruz
great question, following
18 upvotes
Leo Cook
exactly what I was thinking
12 upvotes
Benjamin N.
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Mateo Carter
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Nashville 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 South. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in South. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
3 upvotes