Am I wrong here? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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noah_lover
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Jack
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Sadie
preach
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Cora M.
couldn't agree more
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Sophie D.
Bought a house here in 2024 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Lillian Cox
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Fairview) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. school system is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
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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Lucy Long
yep
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Hudson J.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to Tampa it's challenging.
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Marie T.
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.