Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Rent is about $1,113/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $73,588 in Hollins. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Theodore Parker
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Pine Hills area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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phillyrunner2024
yep
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David A.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is tough in most areas.
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clara_papa
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 6 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Hudson Sanchez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The traffic is genuinely solid and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Midtown) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Axel Mendoza
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much growing but now it's solid.
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Joseph D.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Westside) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Houston, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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nashville_ella
Used to live on the West side, now on the Midtown side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Nicholas Baker
not my experience at all
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Robert Howard
nah I disagree
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Eleanor Edwards
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Matthew Perez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 12 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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