Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and Homes are going for about $319,700 on average. The median home value here is around $319,700, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Landon Ortiz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Atlanta about 9 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good internet infrastructure
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are manageable, gas is decent.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. No regrets on my end..
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Matthew Murphy
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Fairview side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Leo Turner
Bought a house here in 2019 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Everett Mitchell
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Thai places. I love the pace of life here.
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Isaiah Taylor
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Audrey Roberts
hard disagree but ok
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John Morris
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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