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Sophia M. moving

Remote worker thinking about Gilroy

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 58,561 people. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned? Cheers. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Kai Stewart
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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phillysoul2021
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.

I've been here 3 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is solid.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ellie Brown
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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