I'm single, late 30s, and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 19,691 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Parker Richardson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Uptown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Asian.
No regrets on my end..
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Luna Thomas
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Riverside area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Jonathan
Moved here from Minneapolis about 12 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to pet-friendliness but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Declan Nelson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 13 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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