Alright, The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is about average. Rent is about $931/month for a decent place. With a population of 86,234, Mission is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Adam Diaz
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Caroline Jackson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a pharmacist, 53, moved here 10 years ago from Austin. I've lived in Westside and Riverside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Property taxes are high
3. The community vibe situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for couples. tough vibes, walkable.
- Riverside: 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 Austin, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $50K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. 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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Vivian
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 1 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Cooper Cruz
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much reasonable but now it's challenging.
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Isaac Evans
honestly same experience here
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declan_mama
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Greyson Thompson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 3 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Katherine H.
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Maple Ridge area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Adam Foster
preach
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Robert Lopez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 4 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into running, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Eastside side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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