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Zoey Thomas
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Weekend activities in Milliken?
OK so I'm a 30-year-old lawyer and Household incomes average around $100,567 in Milliken. Let me know your thoughts.
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Ella Clark
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Lily
I've lived in Downtown for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good internet infrastructure
- The walkability scene is average
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good internet infrastructure
- The walkability scene is average
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
37 upvotes
Sophia Myers
Bought a house here in 2019 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Robert Cooper
preach
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Jerry G.
honestly same experience here
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Sofia Rodriguez
seconding this
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Miles Wilson
I'm a project manager and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Grace C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Tampa it's solid.
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Eva Morris
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 14 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 14 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Liam Perez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Chicago about 12 years ago. The main reasons were school and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are stable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I'm a physical therapist who relocated here from Chicago about 12 years ago. The main reasons were school and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are stable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Jace Foster
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 5 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
I've been here 5 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Old Town side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Jacob W.
Came here for cost of living and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The walkability is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Everett Baker
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Oliver C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I have mixed feelings honestly. Compared to Charlotte it's excellent.
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Nova Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Riverside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Riverside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in education. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
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