Average temperature is around 64--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $145,464, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Lucy Thompson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Phoenix it's tough.
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Riley
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Aiden Miller
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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