OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Midvale sits at 168.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $408,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I overthinking this? TIA! Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Robert C.
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great Korean places. I love the pace of life here.
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oaklandfan2024
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Lucy
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in government. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Caroline Cox
I work in government here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is pretty good. Definitely worth checking out..
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Bennett Foster
accurate
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Bennett Johnson
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
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Adrian
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Paisley White
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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