Hey, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $162,500, which is actually reasonable. It's a a small town city with about 22,431 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Camila Taylor
honestly same experience here
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nycwalker2022
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much stable but now it's hit or miss.
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Alexa
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from LA about 9 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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