Anyone else feel this way? The median home value here is around $162,600, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $162,600 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Jose Cox
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Adrian Morris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Meadowbrook. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in consulting. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Korean.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Eleanor M.
wish I knew this sooner
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Alexa Mitchell
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 4 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Henry
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Jeremiah C.
couldn't agree more
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Alice A.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Jordan Taylor
spot on
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savannah_mama
I work in education here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is average. Definitely worth checking out..
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