Random thought, The median home value here is around $200,600, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Kinsley Hughes
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much developing but now it's better than expected.
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Ethan Ruiz
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Maverick Mendoza
same here
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Joseph Ward
Moved here from Denver about 11 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Miles Jimenez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Zoey Gomez
literally same
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Adrian Thomas
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Tampa about 11 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are wild, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Hope this helps!.
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Lucas Clark
I'm a contractor and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Nova S.
been saying this for years
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Nova
Moved here from Seattle about 13 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to food scene but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Piper King
bump
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Diana G.
yeah no that's not right
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Madelyn Green
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 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 2-bed in Old Town. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in construction. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
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