Alright, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $433,800 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Joseph Mendoza
I work in healthcare here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Dominic
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 9 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Hannah T.
glad someone said it
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Samuel Baker
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Paisley T.
Weather-wise, the summers are average and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Nolan
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Mexican places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Clara Scott
I work in hospitality here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is challenging. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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