I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $1,024 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is about average. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts?
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Autumn Perez
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Highland area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Addison W.
+1
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Debra G.
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great sushi places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Ethan C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Zoey G.
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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fresnolocal2023
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in East. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
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Shirley M.
haha yep pretty much
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Ezekiel Chavez
accurate
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Greyson Rivera
big facts right here
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Cooper K.
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Alice Sanders
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Chicago it's hit or miss.
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Liam Peterson
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Pine Hills for 1 years. Moved from Minneapolis for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is hit or miss. We bought in 2021 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.
**Employment:**
consulting is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I genuinely enjoy living here. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Pine Hills schools are tough. 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. Homeless population growing downtown. And school system can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 6/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Anna Reyes
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Luca Rivera
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Highland for 9 years. Moved from San Francisco for quality of life. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. construction is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is improving - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Highland schools are excellent. 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. Rising rent and home prices. Nightlife is limited. And nightlife can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 6/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Emmett C.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 6 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Carter Wilson
Moved here from Tampa about 4 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to public transit but Definitely worth checking out..
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Jose C.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Definitely worth checking out..
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Austin R.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Naomi
Bought a house here in 2020 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Landon
Saving this thread
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Cora W.
literally same
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Kennedy Robinson
wish I knew this sooner
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Cora Campbell
lol so true
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Kennedy Parker
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Noah Green
underrated comment
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Jameson Rivera
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is weather. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
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