Hey folks, I'm originally from Raleigh and With a population of 27,981, Maryland Heights is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,981 people. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Anyone in a similar situation? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Nolan Gonzalez
wish I knew this sooner
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Joyce R.
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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atl_natalie
been saying this for years
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Savannah Scott
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Gianna Cox
Can confirm, been here 11 years.
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Landon Johnson
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Midtown for 5 years. Moved from San Francisco for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
engineering is strong here. construction is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's not perfect but it works for me. The outdoor scene is hit or miss - we have desert landscapes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Midtown schools are hit or miss. 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. Urban sprawl is real. Homeless population growing downtown. And school system can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 9/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Miles Clark
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much reasonable but now it's underrated.
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Cameron Baker
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Debra P.
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Wesley Cook
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much competitive but now it's improving.
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Eleanor Cook
spot on
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Bennett Kim
wish I knew this sooner
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Paisley King
exactly what I was thinking
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portland_kai
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. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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