OK so Just moved here 7 months ago and Poverty rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,981/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Should I be concerned? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Jonathan R.
hmm interesting perspective
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Eleanor Carter
We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in Westside area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Nathan Reyes
Totally agree!
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Daniel Davis
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Thai places. I love the pace of life here.
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Leah Ramos
hard disagree but ok
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Bennett Hughes
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Hazel
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Highland. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in real estate. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
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