Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,841 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Roman W.
as a local I can confirm
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Levi Phillips
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 15 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Alexa
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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Delilah R.
Came here for family and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The safety is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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urban_olivia23
as a local I can confirm
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Sophia
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Ruby Lopez
hmm interesting perspective
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Xavier Jackson
accurate
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William Alvarez
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in North for 2 years. Moved from San Diego for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2016 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. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
engineering is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are stable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is decent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. North schools are challenging. 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. Chain restaurants dominate. Can feel isolated. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 8/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Aubrey Carter
Came here for family and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The cost of living is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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cool_quinn38
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great craft beer places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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