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Adrian Torres
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What Manhattan Beach does better than anywhere else
Hello, I've been here for 8 years and The median home value here is around $2,000,001, w
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Skylar Anderson
great question, following
39 upvotes
Charlotte
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
35 upvotes
Silas Ramos
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
34 upvotes
Xavier King
I work in engineering here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is excellent. Good luck with whatever you decide..
31 upvotes
Jace Parker
preach
30 upvotes
Autumn G.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 6 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
I've been here 6 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
28 upvotes
Mary R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
22 upvotes
sunny_willow79
good to know, thanks
18 upvotes
Arianna Diaz
exactly what I was thinking
11 upvotes
Charlotte P.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Portland about 12 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Portland about 12 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
7 upvotes
Dominic Walker
Moved here from Tampa about 8 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to dating scene but No regrets on my end..
5 upvotes
Gabriel K.
Came here for work and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The traffic is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
5 upvotes