Crime rate is something to consider -Maryland Heights sits at 207.7 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Michael Lee
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Avery Williams
Bought a house here in 2018 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Katherine Thompson
I've lived in Fairview for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- The pet-friendliness scene is solid
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Audrey W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Highland. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in legal. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Hannah Wilson
I'm a social worker and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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