Curious what people think. Median household income is $65,278, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $928/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Leonardo Harris
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Eastside area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Marilyn R.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Jack Wright
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in engineering. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Indian.
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