First post here. I'm a remote worker and With a population of 15,610, Hudson is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,417 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Savannah
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely better than expected and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Springfield) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe 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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Noah D.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 13 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Sebastian W.
bump
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Brooklyn Peterson
as a local I can confirm
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Andrew Sanchez
Bought a house here in 2016 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Jackson Edwards
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 14 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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