Diane T.
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The truth about Irvine — honest review
Been a Irvine resident for 1 years. Here's my honest take:
Pros:
- Strong job market
- Good schools
- Reasonable housing
Cons:
- Traffic can be bad during rush hour
- Winters are harsh
Overall I'd rate it 6/10. It's not perfect but I plan to stay long-term.
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Margaret P.
Downtown is overrated and overpriced. The suburbs offer way better value.
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George P.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is check out the local Facebook groups for neighborhood info. Makes a big difference.
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Elijah H.
I'd add that the parks here are amazing for families. Otherwise spot on!
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Margaret P.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Emily M.
I'd add that the parks here are amazing for families. Otherwise spot on!
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Lori P.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Pine Grove and Oakwood are perfectly safe.
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George P.
Been here 20 years. The city has changed a lot but overall for the better.
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Olivia W.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Oakwood and Riverside are perfectly safe.
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Margaret P.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Riverside and Westside are perfectly safe.
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Elijah H.
The job market has been improving lately. Several logistics companies moved in recently.
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Olivia W.
I've lived in Lakewood for 12 years and it's still one of the best decisions I made.
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Heather C.
As someone who moved here from Miami, I can confirm most of this. The friendliness of people surprised me the most.
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Margaret P.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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