Hello, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 20.5%, which is higher than I expected. Median household income is $52,385, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Naomi Morris
haha yep pretty much
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Eva Miller
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Greenfield area are solid. Kids love it here.
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Cooper Smith
this is the way
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Joseph Rogers
bump
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Ruby Phillips
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Valentina
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Aaron Baker
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a pharmacist, 50, moved here 5 years ago from Miami. I've lived in North and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Urban sprawl is real
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The dating scene situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for families. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Miami, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. 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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Ellie Torres
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Fairview area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Maverick Long
glad someone said it
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Peyton C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely decent and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Old Town) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living 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.
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Adam Scott
My experience has been mostly positive. it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Noah Nguyen
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 33, moved here 3 years ago from Minneapolis. I've lived in West and Highland, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Limited public transit options
3. The community vibe situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- West: Great for families. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Highland: 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 Minneapolis, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$130K 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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Natalie Morgan
I'm a chef and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Joseph
noted, appreciate it
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Chloe Rogers
Used to live on the Meadowbrook side, now on the Sunset side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
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