I've been here for 13 years and It's a a small town city with about 10,973 people. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Michael Lopez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 11 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Genesis J.
Bought a house here in 2017 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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John Turner
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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portland_amelia
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great farm-to-table places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Amelia A.
good to know, thanks
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Benjamin C.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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Logan
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I have mixed feelings honestly. Compared to Seattle it's surprisingly good.
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