Hey everyone, Household incomes average around $36,158 in Loris. Rent is about $664/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Quinn
I work in real estate here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Hope this helps!.
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Katherine K.
Came here for work and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The outdoor recreation is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Sarah Edwards
preach
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loving_mia60
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Isla K.
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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cincy_evan
as a local I can confirm
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Joseph Wood
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much developing but now it's decent.
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Maverick Ruiz
Came here for weather and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The traffic is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Jackson Morgan
Bought a house here in 2023 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Ryan Cook
I'm a writer and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Zachary K.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 2 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Close to major attractions
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is decent.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Vivian Thomas
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 11 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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