Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 7.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Would love some local perspective. TIA!
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William
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 9 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Natalie
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in The Heights. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
No regrets on my end..
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Gabriella Morris
I'm a writer and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Christopher C.
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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desert_willow14
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Xavier Roberts
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 10 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Eastside side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Isla Lopez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Atlanta about 3 years ago. The main reasons were weather and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Strong job market in several industries
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are established, gas is average.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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