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William Bailey
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Quick question about Laurel Hill
So, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
2 upvotes
10 Replies
Mason Rivera
not my experience at all
35 upvotes
Lucy
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it exceeded my expectations. Compared to Tampa it's average.
32 upvotes
Owen Robinson
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Greenfield for 7 years. Moved from Raleigh for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is challenging. We bought in 2017 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. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. healthcare 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:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - 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. Greenfield 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 high-paying job options. Not a lot of cultural diversity. And housing market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 9/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Greenfield for 7 years. Moved from Raleigh for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is challenging. We bought in 2017 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. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. healthcare 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:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - 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. Greenfield 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 high-paying job options. Not a lot of cultural diversity. And housing market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 9/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
27 upvotes
Willow Moore
exactly what I was thinking
25 upvotes
Ian O.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
24 upvotes
connor_kid
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is underrated in most areas.
17 upvotes
Lily Brown
literally same
4 upvotes
Alice Anderson
bump
3 upvotes
Cora K.
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
3 upvotes
Mason Scott
seconding this
1 upvotes