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Aiden M.
living
Little River-Academy quality of life -am I missing something?
Anyone else feel this way? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
9 upvotes
15 Replies
Brian T.
Moved here from LA about 15 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to nightlife but Hope this helps!.
40 upvotes
Michael Morris
Totally agree!
38 upvotes
local_adrian90
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Dallas it's improving.
35 upvotes
Arianna W.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely underrated and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Sunset) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely underrated and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Sunset) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
35 upvotes
Audrey Gutierrez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is nightlife. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
33 upvotes
Stella Rogers
I've lived in South for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Close to major attractions
- The dating scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for remote workers. No regrets on my end..
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Close to major attractions
- The dating scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for remote workers. No regrets on my end..
28 upvotes
Carson C.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
22 upvotes
Adam C.
I've lived in Midtown for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- The safety scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- The safety scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
19 upvotes
Joshua Alvarez
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The housing market is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
18 upvotes
Jeremy C.
accurate
16 upvotes
Eli Young
same here
13 upvotes
Pamela J.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely tough and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Highland) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely tough and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Highland) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
10 upvotes
Weston Edwards
bump
7 upvotes
Paul M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
7 upvotes
Willow Collins
not my experience at all
0 upvotes