OK so I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,886 people. Homes are going for about $129,000 on average. Rent is about $1,015/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Cooper Jackson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Eastside. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Matthew Myers
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.
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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Oliver Gomez
great question, following
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Lily Morales
I'm a software engineer and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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