Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Homes are going for about $210,700 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated.
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Sebastian White
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. No regrets on my end..
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Camila M.
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Keith F.
this is the way
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Audrey Morris
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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tucson_miles
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
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Cora Long
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in legal. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
No regrets on my end..
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Audrey Cox
been saying this for years
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Dorothy W.
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Everett Wright
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Nashville about 14 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are developing, gas is solid.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Skylar Brooks
bump
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Anna Perez
Totally agree!
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Carter
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Jesse A.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Grayson Nguyen
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 12 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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