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Robert Foster
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What to expect moving to Longmeadow?
Hey folks, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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ellie_chef
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is weather. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Joseph Sanders
good to know, thanks
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Zoey Howard
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 10 years ago. The main reasons were school and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. No regrets on my end..
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 10 years ago. The main reasons were school and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. No regrets on my end..
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Allison B.
glad someone said it
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Lucy Davis
wish I knew this sooner
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Aiden K.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Weston K.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in government. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in government. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Wesley Rivera
I've lived in Highland for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- The housing market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- The housing market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Bennett Williams
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Maple Ridge. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in legal. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Definitely worth checking out..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Maple Ridge. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in legal. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Benjamin G.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Charlotte about 12 years ago. The main reasons were school and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are stable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Charlotte about 12 years ago. The main reasons were school and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are stable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.
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Colton Hill
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Downtown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Downtown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Jonathan Gray
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Eastside area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Gabriella Flores
thanks for sharing
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Mason Scott
I'm a writer and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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