Hey folks, Homes are going for about $231,700 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,040 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Is this normal for Medina? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Matthew J.
lol so true
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Lucas Flores
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a project manager, 30, moved here 14 years ago from Chicago. I've lived in Westside and The Heights, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The healthcare situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for retirees. tough vibes, walkable.
- The Heights: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Chicago, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Avery
wish I knew this sooner
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Theodore Phillips
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Delilah O.
Used to live on the West side, now on the Oak Park side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Aurora G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Valentina Lopez
haha yep pretty much
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Brooklyn Watson
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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