Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
20 upvotes
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Samuel Foster
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
40 upvotes
Anna Sanchez
I work in consulting here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is decent. Definitely worth checking out..
33 upvotes
Leah
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Compared to Boston it's improving.
19 upvotes
Jose Cooper
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 7 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into running, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
10 upvotes
Skylar L.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to LA it's decent.
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Eli Richardson
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much growing but now it's challenging.
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