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Alexa Turner
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Moving to Lubbock — what should I know?
Hey folks, Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Carter Gomez
Bought a house here in 2023 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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nashvillemama2020
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Riverside. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in government. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Riverside. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in government. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
No regrets on my end..
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Patricia F.
Bought a house here in 2024 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Lillian Johnson
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. No regrets on my end..
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Colton
Totally agree!
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Cora Garcia
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely decent and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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.
If you value healthcare, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely decent and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Abigail
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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