Hey, Been living here since 2019. Rent is about $1,170/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 13,280 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great.
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Declan Sanders
Came here for work and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The walkability is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Rylee Murphy
following this thread
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Scarlett P.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 1 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong job market in several industries
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are pricey, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.
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Violet Harris
literally same
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Brooklyn Rogers
Totally agree!
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Addison Ramos
great question, following
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Elizabeth Patel
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 8 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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real_hailey24
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Austin it's hit or miss.
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