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portlandlover2022 best-worst

What surprised you most about Hibbing?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $739 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 16,100 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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miles_papa
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely excellent and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Downtown) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.

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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Jose W.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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John Martin
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Greenfield side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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