Thinking about relocating to Gladstone from Salt Lake City
Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 10.4%, which is around average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective.
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Josiah Rogers
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Ian King
Totally agree!
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Valentina Thomas
bump
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Ellie Gray
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Paisley Hill
same here
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Elena Robinson
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much developing but now it's average.
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Denise C.
I've lived in The Heights for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- The healthcare scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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sf_nathan
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 14 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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James Ross
not my experience at all
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Emilia Edwards
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jack Morgan
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Maya
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's been a really good experience overall. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Aaron Allen
Bought a house here in 2024 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Sara J.
Used to live on the North side, now on the Westside side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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