Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $367,100 on average. With a population of 34,161, Montgomery Village is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Should I be concerned?
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Nova Clark
couldn't agree more
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Mia
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Midtown area are average. Kids love it here.
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proud_kai69
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Riverside. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in government. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Adam S.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a nurse, 41, moved here 4 years ago from Houston. I've lived in North and Pine Hills, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Good internet infrastructure
4. The people are generally decent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Chain restaurants dominate
3. The food scene situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for young professionals. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Pine Hills: 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 Houston, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $100K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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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eva_life
I've lived in Midtown for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
- The safety scene is average
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Grace Miller
yeah no that's not right
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Addison Morgan
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Raleigh it's underrated.
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