Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Santiago B.
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Sarah G.
Saving this thread
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Vincent A.
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 13 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 safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- The dating scene scene is average
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Amy M.
honestly same experience here
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Andrea Y.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to New York it's decent.
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Vivian Wright
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
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Asher D.
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Wesley
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Mexican places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Easton A.
I've been living here for 12 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The weather is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Hailey Williams
big facts right here
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Aaron
wish I knew this sooner
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Everly D.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to San Francisco it's challenging.
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Valentina G.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great BBQ places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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cora_native
I've lived in Westside for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Affordable housing options
- The healthcare scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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