Curious what people think. Just moved here 1 months ago and Poverty rate is 10.8%, which is around average. Household incomes average around $109,665 in Groveton. Median household income is $109,665, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Roman Reyes
Moved here from Nashville about 2 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to pet-friendliness but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Leonardo J.
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Carson B.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Eli Kim
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Lucas Flores
Moved here from Raleigh about 15 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to school system but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Nolan Torres
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in finance. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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columbus_adrian
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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portlandliving2021
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 1 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into running, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Santiago Parker
as a local I can confirm
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Victoria Bennett
Can confirm, been here 5 years.
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Cora Nelson
couldn't agree more
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Easton L.
100%
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Jordan Gonzalez
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Grace Turner
thanks for sharing
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Violet Rogers
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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