Steven J.
moving
Just moved to Laredo from Dallas — first impressions
We made the move 1 ago and here are my first impressions:
The food scene is amazing. Rent runs about $1,001/month for a typical apartment. The weather is great — warm most of the year with an average of 76F.
Biggest surprise: How much I actually like it here
Biggest disappointment: The winters are rougher than expected
Overall, it works for our family.
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Betty G.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Downtown and Downtown are perfectly safe.
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Betty G.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is drive around neighborhoods at different times before committing. Makes a big difference.
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Austin K.
I work in finance and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 1 months.
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Steven J.
Been here 20 years. The city has changed a lot but overall for the better.
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Steven J.
Traffic is the worst part honestly. But if you live near work it's fine.
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Betty G.
The job market has been improving lately. Several education companies moved in recently.
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Austin K.
Don't sleep on Maple Heights. It's up and coming and still affordable.
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Austin K.
I work in logistics and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 6 months.
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Betty G.
The job market has been improving lately. Several retail companies moved in recently.
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Steven J.
I'd add that the school system has been improving steadily. Otherwise spot on!
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Betty G.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is the west side tends to be more affordable. Makes a big difference.
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