OK so I'm originally from New York and Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Leo Watson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Andrew Bennett
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Allison Wright
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in marketing. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Nolan
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is tough in most areas.
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Oliver White
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Westside area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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Paisley Miller
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Maple Ridge. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in tech. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Asher J.
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great Asian places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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brooklyn_papa
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 5 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Eastside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Roman
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Bella P.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Harper Castillo
haha yep pretty much
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Nicholas
accurate
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Axel F.
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Brielle Hughes
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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