Random thought, Homes are going for about $177,700 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Martin sits at 171.6 per 100K. Rent is about $808/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Let me know your thoughts. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Maverick Morales
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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David W.
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Waylon D.
I work in engineering here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Willow Gonzalez
been saying this for years
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Madelyn
as a local I can confirm
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Jameson Patel
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Asher Diaz
glad someone said it
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Evelyn Mendoza
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Minneapolis it's better than expected.
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