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Hannah Smith
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Is Hermantown good for remote workers?
Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kno
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Lily N.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Greyson Morgan
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Baltimore about 1 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a chef who relocated here from Baltimore about 1 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
30 upvotes
Chloe Jackson
My experience has been mostly positive. it's been a really good experience overall. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
27 upvotes
Serenity Brown
accurate
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Lydia M.
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Korean places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Lillian White
haha yep pretty much
21 upvotes
melanie_walker
bump
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Carson Walker
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in government. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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philly_asher
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 49, moved here 10 years ago from Miami. I've lived in Riverside and Cedar Grove, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The school system situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for families. average vibes, walkable.
- Cedar Grove: 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 Miami, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $70K-$90K 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.
Background: I'm a chef, 49, moved here 10 years ago from Miami. I've lived in Riverside and Cedar Grove, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The school system situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for families. average vibes, walkable.
- Cedar Grove: 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 Miami, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $70K-$90K 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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Julian Jones
+1
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indy_andrew
literally same
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Noah Davis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Midtown. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Midtown. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Hope this helps!.
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Leo Watson
+1
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