Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 4 months ago and Poverty rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Xavier Flores
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Phoenix it's average.
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Jace R.
same here
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Jackson Johnson
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. Definitely worth checking out..
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Kenneth P.
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Close to major attractions
- The nightlife scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Isaiah Patel
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The weather is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Isabella
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much wild but now it's excellent.
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Kai S.
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Vivian Flores
seconding this
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Hazel Nguyen
this is the way
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urban_david20
hard disagree but ok
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Philip G.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Ethan R.
thanks for sharing
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Victoria B.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Kayla M.
Hot take but it was the best decision I ever made. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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