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Aaliyah Watson
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Dog-friendly places in Monroe?
Alright, The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Gabriel Chavez
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The food scene is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
37 upvotes
Paisley James
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much reasonable but now it's pretty good.
30 upvotes
isaiah_local
I'm a contractor and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Waylon Ross
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are pricey, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. No regrets on my end..
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it average compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are pricey, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. No regrets on my end..
22 upvotes
Hunter Stewart
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in government. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in government. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
13 upvotes