Curious what people think. My partner and I are It's a a small town city with about 2,636 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do?
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Colton Garcia
I'm a social worker and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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portlandlife2020
I've lived in Springfield for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- The community vibe scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Rachel C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Salt Lake City it's decent.
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sunny_james91
hard disagree but ok
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Sadie Hughes
hmm interesting perspective
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Caleb Edwards
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Evelyn
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much stable but now it's average.
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Gabriella P.
Moved here from LA about 3 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to pet-friendliness but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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