OK so Homes are going for about $210,300 on average. It's a a small town city with about 14,629 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Cooper Martin
Used to live on the Fairview side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
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sadie_dude
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. No regrets on my end..
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Brian C.
I've lived in Greenfield for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Active local events and festivals
- The job market scene is decent
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Gabriel Kelly
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Midtown area are average. Kids love it here.
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Ethan Williams
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in engineering. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Madelyn
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in finance. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
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