Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 5.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,233 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Luke Mitchell
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value walkability, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
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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Thomas Sanders
it depends on the neighborhood
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alice_mind
Used to live on the Sunset side, now on the Greenfield side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Nova
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in education. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Indian.
No regrets on my end..
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Daniel Reyes
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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