So, The median home value here is around $381,400, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $61,590 in Kalispell. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,830 people. With a population of 26,830, Kalispell is a smaller city. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Victoria Green
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much developing but now it's pretty good.
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Sadie
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Ethan Phillips
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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John H.
not my experience at all
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minneapolis_samuel
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Ruby H.
Used to live on the Highland side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Julian
hmm interesting perspective
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Noah Castillo
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Genesis King
Used to live on the South side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Dominic K.
glad someone said it
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Ian A.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Scarlett Gomez
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Gabriella Myers
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Riverside for 3 years. Moved from San Diego for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2022 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
construction is strong here. healthcare is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are stable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is tough - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Riverside schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Property taxes are high. Limited entertainment options. And housing market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 6/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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