Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 1.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $92,490 in Marysville. Rent is about $1,179/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Autumn Stewart
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 12 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Caleb Morgan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in tech. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Isla Walker
glad someone said it
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Bennett Patel
I work in finance here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is tough. Definitely worth checking out..
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Sebastian Allen
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely improving and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Midtown) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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