I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $67,758 in Hampton. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Olivia Jackson
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much wild but now it's challenging.
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Aaliyah W.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Silas Stewart
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Greyson Patel
I'm a chef and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Aurora Robinson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a social worker, 58, moved here 4 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Old Town and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Property taxes are high
3. The safety situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for families. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Raleigh, everything felt average. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $90K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Catherine S.
hmm interesting perspective
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Everly R.
I've lived in Midtown for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
- The pet-friendliness scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Sharon M.
yep
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Emma Reed
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is cultural scene. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Maya Thomas
spot on
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Jameson
100%
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atl_liam
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 12 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into running, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Arianna Patel
Used to live on the Uptown side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Zoe Myers
I work in finance here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is challenging. Definitely worth checking out..
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Naomi Baker
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Peyton Cruz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Reagan
it depends on the neighborhood
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Brooklyn Gomez
I'm a chef and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Clara
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Sofia Price
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 24, moved here 2 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Old Town and Eastside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The public transit situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Old Town: Great for families. improving vibes, walkable.
- Eastside: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $100K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Waylon Kelly
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Brielle C.
Bought a house here in 2021 and I have mixed feelings honestly. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Levi Garcia
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from LA about 8 years ago. The main reasons were work and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are manageable, gas is excellent.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jordan Carter
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely excellent and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Pittsburgh, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Eleanor
+1
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Ella Bailey
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Indian.
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