Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here?
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Lucas Ross
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Greyson Reed
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Sunset for 12 years. Moved from Tampa for retirement. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2022 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is solid - we have national forests within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Sunset schools are better than expected. 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. Not very walkable outside downtown. Property taxes are high. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 7/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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nashvillewalker2020
Used to live on the Maple Ridge side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Olivia Garcia
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Nathan Sanchez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is average in most areas.
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Melanie O.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Edward S.
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: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in marketing. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Emmett James
Used to live on the Highland side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Aurora Gray
+1
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Xavier Reed
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 11 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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