Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,764 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Madelyn Hughes
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Alexa Cox
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Noah W.
This.
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living_madeline27
I work in legal here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is better than expected. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Amelia Gray
This.
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Willow C.
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The school system is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ezra Morris
I've lived in Fairview for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The weather scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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Nicholas Alvarez
I've lived in The Heights for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Strong job market in several industries
- The cultural scene scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Brooks Perez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
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