Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,314 for rent here. Median household income is $65,732, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 8,735 people. The median home value here is around $180,300, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Cynthia A.
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 12 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Evan C.
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Reagan Wilson
Came here for school and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Asher J.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Julia Thompson
preach
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Leo D.
Used to live on the Pine Hills side, now on the The Heights side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Angel
I'm a pharmacist and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Harper Howard
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Aurora W.
+1
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Ann M.
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much established but now it's better than expected.
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Matthew Thomas
+1
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Nolan Campbell
wish I knew this sooner
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Isabella A.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 15 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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emmett_girl
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
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