Hey everyone, Just moved here 10 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Hillview sits at 86.6 per 100K. Rent is about $1,314/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Karen E.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much reasonable but now it's challenging.
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Lawrence W.
Came here for school and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The safety is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Madelyn Bailey
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The school system is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Brooks Diaz
Totally agree!
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Declan Jones
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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minneapolisvibes2024
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Robert R.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 43, moved here 8 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Westside and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Four distinct seasons
2. Affordable housing options
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Rising rent and home prices
3. The weather situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for couples. solid vibes, walkable.
- North: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt average. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $70K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Camila A.
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great farm-to-table places. I love the pace of life here.
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