Hey everyone, Military spouse here. You can expect to pay around $1,361 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What do you all think? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Michael Howard
glad someone said it
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James C.
I'm a sales manager and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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James Campbell
I've lived in Uptown for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Active local events and festivals
- The public transit scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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detroitsoul2024
facts
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Kennedy Adams
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Mexican places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Joseph Gonzalez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 10 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Naomi H.
I've lived in Midtown for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The school system scene is solid
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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stl_christian
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The weather is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Silas Cook
yeah no that's not right
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Anna M.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from LA about 12 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are growing, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Definitely worth checking out..
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la_nicholas
facts
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Jordan Hall
as a local I can confirm
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Hannah Davis
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much growing but now it's excellent.
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Jace Patel
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much developing but now it's pretty good.
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Edward S.
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much developing but now it's improving.
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