Hello, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 38.1%, which is higher than I expected. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks in advance! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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raised_genesis21
following this thread
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Leonardo Lewis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in government. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Owen Cook
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Definitely worth checking out..
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Lucy Young
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely challenging and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Eastside) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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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Luca Wood
lol so true
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Bennett Kim
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- The food scene scene is decent
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Rising rent and home prices
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Andrew Harris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Pine Hills. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in construction. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Scarlett S.
preach
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Claire R.
Came here for family and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The walkability is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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James R.
bump
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Adrian Moore
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The outdoor recreation is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Parker Thomas
Bought a house here in 2022 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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