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Luna Wood
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Worst things about Jacksonville nobody talks about
Alright, Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs?
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nola_adrian
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Highland. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Highland. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Hope this helps!.
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Willow M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Lydia H.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Seattle about 9 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is tough.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. No regrets on my end..
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Seattle about 9 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is tough.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. No regrets on my end..
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local_claire87
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely improving and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (The Heights) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The cultural scene is genuinely improving and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (The Heights) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Noah P.
yeah no that's not right
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Isaac Torres
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Debra K.
thanks for sharing
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