Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Huntington sits at 722.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Vivian Martin
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
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Axel Gutierrez
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Highland area are average. Kids love it here.
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Aaliyah Cook
Bought a house here in 2020 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Nathan Cook
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to LA it's hit or miss.
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Landon Torres
I'm a social worker and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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lasoul2022
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much competitive but now it's improving.
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Carol H.
following this thread
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Caroline Anderson
I've lived in Uptown for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
- The pet-friendliness scene is solid
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Avery C.
exactly what I was thinking
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Peyton Wilson
glad someone said it
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John Reed
Totally agree!
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Carolyn K.
Bought a house here in 2019 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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