Hello, I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $211,100 on average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Gianna Jackson
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The school system is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Joshua
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Ryan H.
I'm a nurse and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Axel Rivera
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in East for 2 years. Moved from Tampa for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is pretty good. We bought in 2016 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
engineering is strong here. marketing is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is decent - 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. East schools are excellent. 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. Can feel isolated. Limited shopping options. And outdoor recreation can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 5/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Sadie Williams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 7 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Audrey Reyes
Moved here from Boston about 5 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to job market but Definitely worth checking out..
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Parker Stewart
haha yep pretty much
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Ezekiel Torres
Moved here from Minneapolis about 5 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to job market but Hope this helps!.
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