Hi all, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $71,145, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
14 upvotes
14 Replies
Beverly P.
I'm a project manager and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
36 upvotes
Isaiah Lewis
bump
34 upvotes
Quinn Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in legal. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
34 upvotes
Everly Stewart
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
31 upvotes
Henry Nguyen
interesting, hadn't considered that
30 upvotes
Hudson Phillips
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much growing but now it's hit or miss.
24 upvotes
Abigail J.
spot on
22 upvotes
Piper Gonzalez
I've been living here for 12 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The food scene is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
22 upvotes
milwaukeeliving2023
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
16 upvotes
Maya Rivera
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
15 upvotes
Isaiah Wood
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 14 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
11 upvotes
Santiago Flores
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
8 upvotes
Connor Phillips
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 6 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
4 upvotes
lake_delilah43
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
All Countries
