Longtime lurker here, Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Paisley P.
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Miles Bailey
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in finance. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Keith N.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely decent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (The Heights) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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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Bennett
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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