Hey folks, We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,381 people. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What are your go-to spots? The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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raised_madelyn57
Bought a house here in 2017 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Kayden Brooks
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Highland. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in construction. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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coastal_joseph69
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Genesis G.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Katherine Smith
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Eli W.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Chloe Thompson
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community vibe is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Jose
yep
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Elizabeth Jackson
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Lucas Rodriguez
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Vietnamese places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Kaylee T.
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the East side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Connor Rivera
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in East area are improving. Kids love it here.
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phoenix_asher
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I have mixed feelings honestly. Compared to Miami it's decent.
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