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Eleanor Parker moving

Moving from Memphis to Inver Grove Heights next month

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $352,300, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 35,772 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this?
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real_chloe16
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a writer, 27, moved here 7 years ago from LA. I've lived in Highland and Springfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Limited high-paying job options
2. Limited shopping options
3. The community vibe situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Highland: Great for couples. solid vibes, walkable.
- Springfield: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from LA, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $100K-$100K here.

**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Daniel Watson
Moved here from Chicago about 15 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to outdoor recreation but Definitely worth checking out..
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Madeline K.
big facts right here
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