So, I'm a 38-year-old chef and Crime rate is something to consider -Longview sits at 457.3 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 82,765 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Adam Nguyen
Used to live on the Eastside side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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charlottevibes2024
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Savannah Bailey
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
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Connor Sanchez
couldn't agree more
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Logan W.
Used to live on the North side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Hazel Torres
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Italian places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Olivia R.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Roman Ruiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Harper Smith
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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