I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $401,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs? Appreciate any input.
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Weston M.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. weather used to be much reasonable but now it's solid.
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Camila K.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want outdoor recreation, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Isaac
thanks for sharing
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Jacob Morris
it depends on the neighborhood
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Savannah Robinson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Minneapolis about 14 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Rising rent and home prices
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are affordable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Hope this helps!.
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charlottelover2020
I've lived in Uptown for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The cultural scene scene is improving
The downsides:
- Dating scene is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Ryan Mendoza
literally same
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dcnative2021
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The traffic is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Owen Bennett
glad someone said it
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Aiden Collins
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Madelyn White
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Downtown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like sushi.
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