Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $62,552 in Island City. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Liam
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Paisley Stewart
yeah no that's not right
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Carter Price
I've lived in Lakewood for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The traffic scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Isaac Moore
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Baltimore it's solid.
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Samuel Bailey
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The walkability is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Aurora Parker
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in education. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
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