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David White
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Moving to Guymon for work -advice?
Longtime lurker here, I'm a 49-year-old lawyer and The unemployment rate is 1.6%, which is pretty low.
13 upvotes
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Sophia Rogers
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
39 upvotes
Adeline Morgan
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
38 upvotes
Chloe Martinez
haha yep pretty much
31 upvotes
Alexander Rodriguez
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Indian places. it's been a really good experience overall.
27 upvotes
Aaliyah F.
been saying this for years
22 upvotes
Violet D.
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The school system is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
22 upvotes
Abigail
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Highland for 8 years. Moved from Nashville for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
legal is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are pricey for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Highland schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Winters are long and cold. Homeless population growing downtown. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 7/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Highland for 8 years. Moved from Nashville for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
legal is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are pricey for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Highland schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Winters are long and cold. Homeless population growing downtown. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 7/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
22 upvotes
Michael W.
Bought a house here in 2019 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
20 upvotes
coastal_sarah31
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 7 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
I've been here 7 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
12 upvotes
Sophia Nelson
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
11 upvotes
Wesley Robinson
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is outdoor recreation. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
10 upvotes
Santiago Perez
Moved here from Houston about 15 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to job market but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
10 upvotes
Serenity Jimenez
hard disagree but ok
2 upvotes
Madeline Diaz
Came here for school and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The weather is honestly solid and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
2 upvotes