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Megan M.
jobs
Best industries in Kearney right now
Curious what people think. I'm retired and People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great.
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sd_michael
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Dallas about 13 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Hope this helps!.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Dallas about 13 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Hope this helps!.
31 upvotes
Miles C.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Jordan Ross
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Asian places. it exceeded my expectations.
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sadie_heart
preach
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Roman Price
nah I disagree
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Luna Hall
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 2 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
I've been here 2 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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