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Addison Howard
moving
Planning a move to Indio -neighborhoods?
Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to.
17 upvotes
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Eli Richardson
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
39 upvotes
Adrian Turner
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
29 upvotes
Carson Carter
I work in healthcare here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
23 upvotes
Connor Hernandez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Old Town. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Old Town. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
20 upvotes
Audrey W.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Atlanta it's challenging.
18 upvotes
thomas_lover
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it exceeded my expectations. Compared to Nashville it's decent.
18 upvotes
Carson E.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely improving and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Old Town) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
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.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely improving and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Old Town) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
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.
1 upvotes
Jaxon
yeah no that's not right
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