Hey everyone, I've been here for 9 years and Rent is about $1,958/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 60,835 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Thanks in advance!
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Isabelle Scott
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 45, moved here 3 years ago from New York. I've lived in Riverside and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The pet-friendliness situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for families. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from New York, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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philly_jack
spot on
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Axel Lewis
Bought a house here in 2015 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Henry Smith
big facts right here
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Theodore Carter
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 12 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Addison Rodriguez
Moved here from San Diego about 15 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to housing market but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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