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Relocating to Gonzales, CA -pros and cons?

Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $593,900, which is pretty steep. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Judith M.
I work in finance here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is average. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Sarah Reyes
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Eastside) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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