Not sure if this has been asked before, but Military spouse here. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Naomi
hard disagree but ok
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Jeremiah Gutierrez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Lydia
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Declan P.
Bought a house here in 2022 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Madeline C.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Eastside for 2 years. Moved from LA for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
education is strong here. legal is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Eastside schools are underrated. 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. Urban sprawl is real. Not very walkable outside downtown. And school system can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 7/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Aria Walker
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Miami it's better than expected.
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Sophia Morris
preach
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Henry Anderson
Bought a house here in 2020 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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