Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Dallas and Crime rate is something to consider -Mayfield Heights sits at 64.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,089 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $187,600, which is actually reasonable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Madelyn Williams
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely better than expected and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
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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Ezekiel Cruz
this is the way
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Genesis Alvarez
big facts right here
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Oliver Ramirez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
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