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Jameson Miller
moving
Relocating to Lake Norman of Iredell, NC -pros and cons?
Hello, The food scene here is surprisingly good.
13 upvotes
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Bennett
glad someone said it
37 upvotes
Willow Morris
I work in healthcare here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is better than expected. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
33 upvotes
Levi Gonzalez
I'm a lawyer and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
33 upvotes
Maverick M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
27 upvotes
Caroline Bailey
interesting, hadn't considered that
25 upvotes
Nicholas
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Indian places. it's been a really good experience overall.
15 upvotes
Henry Rivera
100%
10 upvotes
Delilah Garcia
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are pricey. You get used to it after the first year.
9 upvotes
Valentina C.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Chicago about 14 years ago. The main reasons were family and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Chicago about 14 years ago. The main reasons were family and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
9 upvotes
Jeremy P.
interesting, hadn't considered that
5 upvotes