I'm a 47-year-old social worker and The median home value here is around $1,180,000, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Robert Evans
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I genuinely enjoy living here. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jose S.
exactly what I was thinking
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Willow
underrated comment
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Robert Richardson
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The weather is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Samuel H.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Old Town. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Theresa G.
yeah no that's not right
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Allison Brown
Moved here from Seattle about 15 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to dating scene but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Harper Hill
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Eastside area are average. Kids love it here.
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Julian T.
same here
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Andrew J.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in finance. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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