So, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $338,600, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 62,986 people. You can expect to pay around $1,919 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Andrew Walker
yeah no that's not right
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Sofia Johnson
this is the way
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Bella W.
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much developing but now it's challenging.
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Isla Flores
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 8 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Aurora
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's been a really good experience overall. Hope this helps!.
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Luca James
Used to live on the Highland side, now on the Lakewood side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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Mateo Ruiz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from San Francisco about 9 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Decent public transit for the size
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are developing, gas is challenging.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. No regrets on my end..
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Madeline H.
honestly same experience here
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Isaiah Flores
big facts right here
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Madelyn Baker
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great sushi places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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