Hi all, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Should I be concerned? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Mateo Garcia
not my experience at all
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Madeline Rivera
been saying this for years
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Cora
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in tech. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Caleb Cruz
couldn't agree more
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Greyson Clark
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 1 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. 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 hiking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Zoe L.
I work in government here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Madelyn Cook
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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