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Olivia King
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Quick question about Lanham
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in real estate and Rent is about $2,132/month fo
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Hailey Morgan
I'm a chef and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Victoria H.
this is the way
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Luca Adams
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Italian places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Jameson Cruz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Greyson Ortiz
accurate
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Nora Sanders
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Meadowbrook for 13 years. Moved from Pittsburgh for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2020 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:**
healthcare is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The outdoor scene is improving - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Meadowbrook schools are average. 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. Can feel isolated. Homeless population growing downtown. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 9/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Meadowbrook for 13 years. Moved from Pittsburgh for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2020 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:**
healthcare is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The outdoor scene is improving - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Meadowbrook schools are average. 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. Can feel isolated. Homeless population growing downtown. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 9/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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phoenix_mackenzie
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Logan Lopez
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in South area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Jace Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
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