OK so I work in energy and Median household income is $87,675, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 67,387 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Hudson Wilson
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much stable but now it's decent.
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Oliver Evans
seconding this
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Robert Lopez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 38, moved here 9 years ago from LA. I've lived in Midtown and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Strong job market in several industries
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The dating scene situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for retirees. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Highland: 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 LA, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. 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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Delilah Bailey
lol so true
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Levi Morales
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Victoria Cox
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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