Hey folks, I'm retired and It's a a smaller city city with about 63,045 people. Median household income is $76,941, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,276 for rent here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Abigail J.
yeah no that's not right
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Oliver
My experience has been mostly positive. it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Timothy R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Emily Rodriguez
this is the way
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Gabriel Anderson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Thomas Jimenez
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is pet-friendliness. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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stl_nicholas
exactly what I was thinking
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Isaiah White
Moved here from Baltimore about 8 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to housing market but Definitely worth checking out..
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Miles Gutierrez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cultural scene. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Waylon Cox
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in The Heights for 14 years. Moved from Austin for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is challenging. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth about the same 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:**
consulting is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is improving - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. The Heights schools are solid. 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. Can feel isolated. Far from beaches/mountains. And school system can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 5/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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David L.
accurate
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Leah G.
Bought a house here in 2024 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Jose Kelly
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Axel Adams
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Seattle it's decent.
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