Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $54,637, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Camila Mendoza
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Janice E.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Landon Gutierrez
accurate
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Julie M.
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The food scene is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Hannah Bailey
been saying this for years
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James D.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Raleigh about 8 years ago. The main reasons were work and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Active local events and festivals
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are growing, gas is pretty good.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Definitely worth checking out..
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