Curious what people think. I'm single, late 20s, and Homes are going for about $287,600 on average. Poverty rate is 8.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,912 people. Rent is about $1,319/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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columbus_hazel
I've lived in West for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- The pet-friendliness scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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gabriel_native
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Madeline Cooper
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Midtown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in consulting. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Avery
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Waylon Alvarez
seconding this
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boston_cooper
Used to live on the Maple Ridge side, now on the Westside side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Everett W.
I've lived in Midtown for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The dating scene scene is improving
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Addison H.
underrated comment
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Landon Wright
accurate
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Camila Bailey
Used to live on the Fairview side, now on the The Heights side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Nora Castillo
nah I disagree
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Camila Gonzalez
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great BBQ places. the quality of life is solid.
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Claire Mendoza
same here
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Jeremiah B.
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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