Longtime lurker here, It's a a smaller city city with about 27,552 people. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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sunny_james91
I've lived in Greenfield for about 9 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 Miami, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The healthcare scene is decent
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Owen
lol so true
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Violet Wright
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Parker W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Pine Hills. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Kai E.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Nevaeh Hernandez
Used to live on the Fairview side, now on the Old Town side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Olivia F.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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ella_mama
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Phoenix about 8 years ago. The main reasons were weather and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Rising rent and home prices
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are developing, gas is challenging.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Definitely worth checking out..
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