I've been here for 15 years and Median household income is $60,979, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Hazel Torres
I'm a marketing manager and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
39 upvotes
Chloe Mendoza
I'm a accountant and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
38 upvotes
Madeline Diaz
accurate
38 upvotes
Hannah Harris
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.
34 upvotes
Madelyn Bailey
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is weather. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
33 upvotes
portlandrunner2021
preach
27 upvotes
madeline_rider
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great craft beer places. I love the pace of life here.
26 upvotes
Ethan M.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Addison N.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely pretty good and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Sunset) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Alexander Morgan
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in South area are decent. Kids love it here.
19 upvotes
Scarlett Alvarez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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leo_fan
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The cultural scene is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Levi Alvarez
wish I knew this sooner
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Lillian Wright
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 9 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
9 upvotes
Aurora Ruiz
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
9 upvotes
Sadie B.
I work in tech here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is decent. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
6 upvotes
Elizabeth Brown
yeah no that's not right
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Landon Turner
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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