Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Hershey sits at 308.4 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Easton Foster
lol so true
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Noah Ross
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Hope this helps!.
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Kayden Roberts
Can confirm, been here 9 years.
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Andrew Castillo
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Charles G.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Nathan Cook
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Lydia Adams
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from LA about 9 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are developing, gas is average.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Elijah
Bought a house here in 2018 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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