I'm single, late 30s, and Household incomes average around $76,256 in Lochearn. With a population of 27,591, Lochearn is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Axel Rivera
hard disagree but ok
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Ezra Nguyen
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Jace R.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Vivian L.
I work in real estate here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is decent. Hope this helps!.
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Adrian Flores
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Wesley Peterson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Westside. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in retail. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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