Random thought, I'm a 34-year-old police officer and You can expect to pay around $1,611 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 46,964 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What neighborhoods would you suggest? TIA! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
7 upvotes
20 Replies
Allison W.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
40 upvotes
Brooklyn Long
it depends on the neighborhood
40 upvotes
Nicholas Stewart
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Highland. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
39 upvotes
Cameron Patel
Moved here from Chicago about 10 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to traffic but Definitely worth checking out..
39 upvotes
la_liam
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if healthcare matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
36 upvotes
Madeline Gonzalez
Moved here from Nashville about 7 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to cost of living but Feel free to reach out with questions..
35 upvotes
John Roberts
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
34 upvotes
Madeline
facts
32 upvotes
Mia Torres
I'm a accountant and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
32 upvotes
Ellie Jackson
hard disagree but ok
31 upvotes
Evan Lopez
glad someone said it
29 upvotes
bella_local
preach
29 upvotes
Jack Scott
it depends on the neighborhood
23 upvotes
Victoria Collins
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in South for 13 years. Moved from Miami for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2022 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
education is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have national forests within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. South schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Chain restaurants dominate. And public transit can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 9/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
12 upvotes
Natalie Roberts
seconding this
12 upvotes
Maria W.
seconding this
12 upvotes
Brooks King
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 3 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
5 upvotes
Grace Peterson
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great seafood places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
All Countries
