I'm a college student here and It's a a small town city with about 14,986 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Kennedy Alvarez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is pet-friendliness. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Everly
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 11 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Abigail Ross
Moved here from Raleigh about 15 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to housing market but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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