All Countries
Kinsley
living
Honest thoughts on life in Glenolden
Hey folks, Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks for reading.
8 upvotes
12 Replies
Levi
preach
39 upvotes
Parker Kelly
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
37 upvotes
Leo Cooper
yep
34 upvotes
Eleanor Flores
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in West area are average. Kids love it here.
33 upvotes
Maverick Long
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is excellent.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. No regrets on my end..
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is excellent.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. No regrets on my end..
31 upvotes
Weston M.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
30 upvotes
Gianna James
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a sales manager, 41, moved here 11 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Sunset and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Dating scene is rough
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The community vibe situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- North: 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 Raleigh, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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.
Background: I'm a sales manager, 41, moved here 11 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Sunset and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Dating scene is rough
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The community vibe situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- North: 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 Raleigh, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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.
26 upvotes
Everett
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
18 upvotes
Autumn Young
spot on
13 upvotes
Jacob C.
glad someone said it
12 upvotes
Elena Castillo
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
10 upvotes
Daniel
yeah no that's not right
4 upvotes