Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $177,200 on average. Poverty rate is 10.3%, which is around average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Eleanor J.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in construction. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Abigail
it depends on the neighborhood
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Leo Baker
This.
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Audrey N.
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Jacob S.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ezra
I work in consulting here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Sofia Bailey
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 9 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Nevaeh Anderson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like sushi.
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