Hey folks, Just moved here 9 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,293 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Lonsdale sits at 24.2 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Danielle M.
not my experience at all
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James Scott
this is the way
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John Baker
good to know, thanks
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Ella Taylor
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Sofia
Used to live on the Fairview side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Wesley H.
glad someone said it
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Camila Gomez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Victoria Wood
I'm a real estate agent and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Jeremiah Morgan
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Carson Rodriguez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Hope this helps!.
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Skylar
exactly what I was thinking
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Aubrey M.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 45, moved here 1 years ago from Austin. I've lived in Westside and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Nice parks and green spaces
4. The people are generally tough - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Winters are long and cold
3. The nightlife situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for young professionals. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Austin, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $60K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Jayden Thomas
Bought a house here in 2016 and I have mixed feelings honestly. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Landon Smith
this is the way
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Zoey Jones
I work in healthcare here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is improving. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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