Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $56,931 in Highland Springs. Median household income is $56,931, which feels about average for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Highland Springs sits at 578.6 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Gianna Carter
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in engineering. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Thai.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Robert Clark
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Greenfield area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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Mason C.
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Aurora Perez
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Avery Williams
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much affordable but now it's decent.
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Scarlett Reed
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 14 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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dominic_lover
couldn't agree more
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Declan Castillo
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Highland. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
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