Alright, I'm a 38-year-old chef and Crime rate is something to consider -Lawton sits at 222.4 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Lawton? The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Adam Moore
Bought a house here in 2023 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Chloe
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much wild but now it's better than expected.
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Mia K.
accurate
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Mason Taylor
bump
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Brielle Alvarez
glad someone said it
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Adrian
lol so true
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Ezra R.
facts
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dc_rylee
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Springfield. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Hope this helps!.
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piper_runner
accurate
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Aria Walker
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
- The safety scene is average
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Piper Hill
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in The Heights. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in legal. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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everett_native
Used to live on the West side, now on the Greenfield side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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