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Lydia B.
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How are the schools in Lansdale?
First post here. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Natalie Rodriguez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 4 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I've been here 4 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Anna
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely tough and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely tough and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Roman Perez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely improving and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (West) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. school system is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely improving and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (West) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. school system is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Frances M.
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much competitive but now it's decent.
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Zachary E.
I've lived in Sunset for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The housing market scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The housing market scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Xavier Nguyen
100%
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Christina M.
I've lived in Highland for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- The public transit scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- The public transit scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Doris H.
bump
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Jackson Jimenez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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