Elizabeth
housing
Rent vs buy in La Habra -what makes sense?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and
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Bennett M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Karen C.
I've lived in South for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
- The outdoor recreation scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
- The outdoor recreation scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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