Planning a move to Graham -neighborhoods?

oakland_silas May 10, 2025

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, Definitely worth checking out..

30 upvotes

Stella Thompson May 3, 2025

Bought a house here in 2017 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone about the same since then.

25 upvotes

Gianna Myers May 23, 2025

OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a lawyer, 48, moved here 1 years ago from San Diego. I've lived in East and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Property taxes are high
3. The dating scene situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for singles. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: 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 San Diego, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$130K 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.

24 upvotes