Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 14,942 people. Median household income is $49,441, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Logan
hmm interesting perspective
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Noah C.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 4 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Colton Jones
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely pretty good and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Logan Thompson
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely decent and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Riverside) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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