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Emma Reyes
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Unpopular opinion about Hopewell
Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 12 years and The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Thanks!
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Mason Nelson
interesting, hadn't considered that
37 upvotes
Axel Miller
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Seattle about 8 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is improving.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. No regrets on my end..
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Seattle about 8 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is improving.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. No regrets on my end..
36 upvotes
Michael Hughes
lol so true
31 upvotes
Megan R.
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Southern places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
30 upvotes
Chloe
I've lived in West for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Lots of new development happening
- The pet-friendliness scene is average
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Summers can be brutally hot
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Definitely worth checking out..
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Lots of new development happening
- The pet-friendliness scene is average
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Summers can be brutally hot
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Definitely worth checking out..
27 upvotes
Nicholas Wright
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The walkability is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
24 upvotes
Alexa Lopez
+1
14 upvotes
Eleanor S.
I work in consulting here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is decent. Hope this helps!.
13 upvotes
Jordan Bennett
seconding this
10 upvotes
Paisley C.
+1
9 upvotes
Anna W.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
1 upvotes
Nicholas Anderson
accurate
0 upvotes