So, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $1,043,900, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?
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Lucy Thomas
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 15 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Aaron W.
Used to live on the East side, now on the Lakewood side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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kc_vivian
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 9 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Oliver Murphy
preach
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sdpapa2022
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
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