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Working in Lakewood -salaries realistic?

Random thought, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,647 for rent here. Homes are going for about $618,400 on average. Household incomes average around $57,576 in Lakewood. Median household income is $57,576, which feels about average for the area. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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oaklandsoul2022
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's improving for what you get.

Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in finance. If you're in education you might struggle.

People: Generally improving. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

No regrets on my end..
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jaxkid2025
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Indian places. I love the pace of life here.
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