Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $2,398/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 5,099 people. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Appreciate any input. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Joseph Cruz
Bought a house here in 2019 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Victoria W.
Bought a house here in 2023 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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angel_local
couldn't agree more
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Roman W.
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Silas W.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Highland for 8 years. Moved from San Francisco for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2023 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
hospitality is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is hit or miss - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Highland schools are improving. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited public transit options. Rising rent and home prices. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 6/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Gabriella Hall
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much developing but now it's excellent.
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Brooklyn Ward
haha yep pretty much
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Maverick Ruiz
yep
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Adam
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Daniel
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Highland for 7 years. Moved from Tampa for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
engineering is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is decent - we have hiking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Highland schools are improving. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited high-paying job options. Limited entertainment options. And weather can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 9/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Jackson Diaz
Used to live on the East side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Isabelle Clark
I'm a HR manager and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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