Hey, Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $85,536 in Holiday Valley. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Nicholas Y.
I've lived in Lakewood for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The outdoor recreation scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Definitely worth checking out..
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Aaron Jimenez
I work in legal here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is average. Hope this helps!.
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Leonardo Castillo
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much manageable but now it's improving.
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