Hey, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $98,648, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $349,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Dominic Brown
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Kinsley
following this thread
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Nathan Morris
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Isaiah M.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Eastside for 2 years. Moved from Nashville for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2024 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.
**Employment:**
finance is strong here. healthcare is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is average - we have national forests within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Eastside schools are challenging. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited public transit options. Road conditions need improvement. And traffic can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 5/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Jaxon Scott
Can confirm, been here 3 years.
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Catherine C.
following this thread
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Alexa M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
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Nicholas W.
Saving this thread
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Oliver
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Highland. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Hope this helps!.
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Grayson C.
haha yep pretty much
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Violet Wright
accurate
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Sophie
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Sophie Morris
100%
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Theodore Hughes
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Charlotte about 5 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are wild, gas is excellent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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