I'm currently renting in Springfield and trying to figure out my next move. I've never felt unsafe walking around Springfield at night.
With a population of 961,739, the city has a {city_feel}. I saw that rent in Springfield is now /mo which is expected.
The community in Springfield is really tight-knit. Cost of living is a bit more compared to where I came from.
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Charlotte Gomez
Great question. Here's my honest take after 4 years:
The good:
- Friendly locals
- Safe neighborhoods
- Pet-friendly city
The not-so-good:
- Traffic is getting worse
- Wind never stops
The parks system here is underrated.. I'd say for couples, Jacksonville is solid. Hope that helps!
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Olivia F.
Couldn't have said it better.
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Santiago
Great question. Here's my honest take after 7 years:
The good:
- Easy to meet people
- Diverse neighborhoods
- Good farmers markets
The not-so-good:
- Property taxes
- Tourist crowds
Traffic has gotten noticeably worse in the past year.. I'd say for students, Jacksonville is decent. Happy to answer questions.
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Addison R.
Facts.
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Sadie Green
I walk my dog through Nocatee every day and The community in {hood} is really tight-knit.. The vibe has really transformed in the past couple years.
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Christina K.
Honestly it depends on what you prioritize. If affordability matters most, then yeah Jacksonville is great. But if you need nightlife, might want to look at Riverside instead.
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Jack K.
Saving this thread.
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Brooks Bailey
Weekend warrior here - Jacksonville is hit or miss for kayaking. Grocery prices are creeping up but still manageable.
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Isaiah H.
Appreciate the honesty.
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Ezekiel S.
Food industry person here. The restaurant scene in Jacksonville is decent. I don't understand why more people don't talk about {hood}..
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Eva Williams
Renter's perspective: I could find cheaper but love the neighborhood. I'm in Murray Hill and it's pretty good. Definitely shop around though.
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