Random thought, The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest?
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Adam Ward
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great craft beer places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Dylan Anderson
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Connor Richardson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 33, moved here 10 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in Pine Hills and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The safety situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for remote workers. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- East: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $50K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Joshua Sanchez
yep
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Declan Campbell
Moved here from Austin about 4 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to dating scene but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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mason_mama
I'm a lawyer and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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vegasdude2022
it depends on the neighborhood
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Noah C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Charlotte it's hit or miss.
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Hudson Morris
I'm a nurse and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Sadie Baker
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Denver it's tough.
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Andrew D.
I've lived in Uptown for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
- The healthcare scene is improving
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. No regrets on my end..
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Sadie Phillips
nah I disagree
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Miles Clark
I work in hospitality here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is better than expected. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Elena Gonzalez
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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