Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $123,835, which feels pretty solid for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Ezekiel
it depends on the neighborhood
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Zoe Jackson
I'm a electrician and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is pretty good and there's always something going on.
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Owen Williams
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Dallas about 14 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are wild, gas is decent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Henry Richardson
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much pricey but now it's tough.
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Camila Bennett
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Alice Phillips
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coastal_isaac21
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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