Grocery stores in Mansión del Mar comunidad -recommendations?
Hey everyone, I relocated for work and With a population of 26,540, Mansi--n del Mar comunidad is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think?
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Daniel Williams
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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vegas_aurora
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The weather is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Isaiah Gutierrez
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much pricey but now it's decent.
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Zoey B.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in South for 11 years. Moved from LA for retirement. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
education is strong here. legal is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is underrated - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. South schools are challenging. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Urban sprawl is real. Far from beaches/mountains. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 7/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Grace Cooper
exactly what I was thinking
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Dominic A.
I'm a electrician and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Adeline Cruz
I'm a project manager and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Willow Miller
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Joshua Ward
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value walkability, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely underrated and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. food scene is completely different here. And Dating scene is rough.
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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