Hey, I've been here for 15 years and The median home value here is around $94,700, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $42,848, which feels on the lower side for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Valentina Stewart
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Maple Ridge. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
No regrets on my end..
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Isabelle T.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 8 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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vegas_aurora
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The cost of living scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. No regrets on my end..
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Elena W.
I've lived in Greenfield for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good internet infrastructure
- The pet-friendliness scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Eleanor S.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Greyson Bennett
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Steven L.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much pricey but now it's excellent.
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