Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Rent is about $849/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Adeline
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Grace A.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Cedar Grove. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Allison P.
been saying this for years
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Joseph Gray
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Lydia Roberts
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great BBQ places. it exceeded my expectations.
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David Martin
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Cedar Grove for 2 years. Moved from Charlotte for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is underrated. We bought in 2016 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
healthcare is strong here. hospitality is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is average - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Cedar Grove schools are better than expected. 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. Summers can be brutally hot. Winters are long and cold. And traffic can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 6/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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kennedy_mind
I work in education here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is better than expected. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hudson White
Totally agree!
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Vivian Murphy
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 12 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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