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James Lopez
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Moving to Merced -what should I know?
Random thought, Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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tulsawalker2025
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is weather. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
39 upvotes
Miles Hall
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The public transit is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
38 upvotes
Addison Howard
100%
35 upvotes
Asher Miller
been saying this for years
27 upvotes
Michael Howard
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
27 upvotes
Nova
wish I knew this sooner
26 upvotes
Sebastian Kim
literally same
18 upvotes
Hannah Garcia
facts
18 upvotes
connor_walker
Moved here from Chicago about 3 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to traffic but Feel free to reach out with questions..
16 upvotes
Silas C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Connor Foster
I've lived in Sunset for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The nightlife scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Good luck with whatever you decide..
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The nightlife scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Good luck with whatever you decide..
5 upvotes
Olivia Myers
following this thread
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Jameson Reed
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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