Moving to Mena with kids -good idea?

Quinn Bennett Feb 21, 2026

same here

28 upvotes

Mateo Roberts Feb 1, 2026

I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The weather is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..

13 upvotes

Jacqueline N. Feb 23, 2026

I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say I genuinely enjoy living here. The public transit is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..

10 upvotes

Camila Myers Jan 31, 2026

The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Vietnamese places. I love the pace of life here.

9 upvotes

Avery R. Feb 11, 2026

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 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 1-bed in South. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in marketing you might struggle.

People: Generally improving. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..

3 upvotes