Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a 30-year-old lawyer and Median household income is $60,844, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 37,836 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? Cheers. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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John Walker
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Dallas about 10 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are growing, gas is challenging.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Wesley Brooks
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Zoey Lopez
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much developing but now it's better than expected.
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emmett_chef
glad someone said it
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Dominic Walker
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is hit or miss in most areas.
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Ezekiel Cooper
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Midtown) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.
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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Willow N.
accurate
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Chloe Phillips
lol so true
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Anna Reyes
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Fairview area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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