Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $232,700, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider -Laurel sits at 413.7 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Valentina Richardson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Definitely worth checking out..
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Maverick Ward
I've been living here for 6 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The weather is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Liam Price
thanks for sharing
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Leo Cooper
Bought a house here in 2020 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Eva Miller
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The outdoor recreation is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Luna
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 26, moved here 1 years ago from Portland. I've lived in Sunset and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Strong job market in several industries
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The public transit situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Sunset: Great for remote workers. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Portland, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Hazel B.
big facts right here
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Audrey Murphy
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Fairview area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Robert Cooper
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Nicholas H.
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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