Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $43,238 in Jackson. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Frank M.
My experience has been mostly positive. it's improved dramatically in recent years. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Harper Stewart
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much developing but now it's tough.
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Isla Flores
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Springfield. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hudson N.
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Lakewood area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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genesis_kid
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to Raleigh it's better than expected.
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Savannah Robinson
I'm a chef and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Ellie Thomas
I've lived in North for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The school system scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. No regrets on my end..
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Mackenzie S.
Moved here from San Diego about 5 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to safety but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Eli Taylor
preach
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Addison
Bought a house here in 2020 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Nathan Baker
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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kc_adam
I've lived in Downtown for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
- The job market scene is underrated
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. No regrets on my end..
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Claire Allen
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much stable but now it's decent.
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Serenity
wish I knew this sooner
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real_bennett82
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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born_charlotte21
I work in legal here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is challenging. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Landon Martin
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Baltimore about 7 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong job market in several industries
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is decent.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Liam
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Anna Morris
I'm a marketing manager and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Ellie T.
I've lived in Midtown for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening
- The safety scene is solid
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Samuel Moore
yep
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Zoey Hernandez
100%
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Eleanor L.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Greyson Alvarez
I'm a HR manager and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Zoe R.
I've lived in Lakewood for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
- The healthcare scene is improving
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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Leo Jimenez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Chloe
following this thread
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Weston Long
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Everly Robinson
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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