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Best industries in Memphis right now
Hi all, The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. Would love some local perspective.
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Jace Roberts
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in East. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in East. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Vivian Wood
100%
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James Chavez
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The safety is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Isabella Walker
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Highland. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Highland. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Levi
thanks for sharing
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Paisley Turner
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Nolan Smith
I've lived in Fairview for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Four distinct seasons
- The safety scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Four distinct seasons
- The safety scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Brielle
Moved here from Minneapolis about 11 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to cultural scene but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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