Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2013. Median household income is $43,370, which feels on the lower side for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Lima sits at 706.6 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience?
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Aubrey Taylor
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Madeline Morris
I work in legal here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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joseph_life
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Leah
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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lake_delilah77
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a pharmacist, 29, moved here 4 years ago from Chicago. I've lived in South and Lakewood, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Urban sprawl is real
3. The food scene situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- South: Great for remote workers. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Lakewood: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Chicago, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Lillian Martinez
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is weather. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Violet R.
exactly what I was thinking
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Sadie Edwards
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Evan Mendoza
same here
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Eli Ortiz
I'm a social worker and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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kc_roman
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Highland. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in legal. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Christian Hill
hmm interesting perspective
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Autumn Lopez
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much pricey but now it's surprisingly good.
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Luna Roberts
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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