Why I chose Kenwood over bigger cities

cool_kennedy77 Jun 28, 2025

Came here for weather and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The weather is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

39 upvotes

Lillian Nguyen Jul 15, 2025

seconding this

32 upvotes

Joshua C. Jul 4, 2025

Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value job market, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Midtown) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.

31 upvotes

Luca King Jul 1, 2025

If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is tough in most areas.

30 upvotes

Elizabeth Patel Jun 25, 2025

good to know, thanks

29 upvotes

Michael Davis Jul 14, 2025

I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is school system. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.

7 upvotes