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Cameron Ortiz housing

Best neighborhoods to rent in High Point?

Hi all, I'm a 30-year-old marketing manager and Homes are going for about $212,400 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 115K people. The median home value here is around $212,400, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Madeline K.
I've lived in Uptown for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong job market in several industries
- The job market scene is challenging

The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Can feel isolated

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Andrew Price
honestly same experience here
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