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Is it worth buying in Long Beach?
Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $130,795 in Long Beach. Am I wrong here?
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Adrian W.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 11 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 11 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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oakland_jose
good to know, thanks
26 upvotes
Bryan R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Portland about 7 years ago. The main reasons were work and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is solid.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Portland about 7 years ago. The main reasons were work and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is solid.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
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Gabriel Kelly
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely underrated and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (South) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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 community vibe, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely underrated and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (South) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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Sharon R.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The safety is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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