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jaxnative2022 housing

Affordable areas near La Verne?

Hi all, Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -La Verne sits at 157.7 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks for reading.
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Eli Cook
not my experience at all
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Reagan Gonzalez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Chicago about 15 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and retirement.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good healthcare facilities

Cons that are real:
- Limited entertainment options
- Far from beaches/mountains

Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is decent.

Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Definitely worth checking out..
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Hazel Gonzalez
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Downtown area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Barbara M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's decent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.

People: Generally better than expected. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Aiden
Totally agree!
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Aaliyah Watson
exactly what I was thinking
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