Hey folks, Born and raised here. Median household income is $59,532, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $898/month for a decent place. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks in advance! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Natalie Walker
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- The traffic scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Definitely worth checking out..
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Eli White
big facts right here
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Bennett Kim
Moved here from Austin about 15 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to weather but Hope this helps!.
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Alexa Martinez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Westside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Amelia Hill
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in The Heights area are decent. Kids love it here.
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sunny_chloe11
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in East for 5 years. Moved from Tampa for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is underrated. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
real estate is strong here. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The outdoor scene is improving - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. East schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited entertainment options. Bugs and humidity in summer. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 7/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Aubrey Phillips
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is average in most areas.
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Hazel
I'm a data analyst and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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Paisley Lewis
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much stable but now it's average.
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