Sign In Register
Grace Foster moving

Moving to Martinsville for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. I work in tech and The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $2,183/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Thanks! There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
11 upvotes

3 Replies

columbuschef2021
Moved here from Baltimore about 12 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to walkability but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
29 upvotes
Axel Perez
nah I disagree
17 upvotes
Allison Richardson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
10 upvotes
← Back to Martinsville Community