Curious what people think. My partner and I are The median home value here is around $162,400, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 6,297 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? TIA! Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Ezekiel Sanders
wish I knew this sooner
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Josiah
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 28, moved here 5 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Pine Hills and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Road conditions need improvement
3. The school system situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for singles. average vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $80K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Abigail Richardson
hmm interesting perspective
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Maya Ramirez
honestly same experience here
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Joshua Howard
This.
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Cameron Stewart
facts
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Mia Hall
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Hannah Smith
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much stable but now it's improving.
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Hazel Ross
honestly same experience here
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Allison Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Boston 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 Downtown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in finance. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
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