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Adeline S.
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What I wish I knew before living in Hillcrest
Random thought, We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Hillcrest sits at 209.2 per 100K. Homes are going for about $250,300 on average. Poverty rate is 26.4%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Easy commute
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Easy commute
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Cold winters
- Lack of diversity
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Not enough green space
Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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