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Cooper Robinson
housing
Cheapest neighborhoods in Moreno Valley?
Hello, Crime rate is something to consider — Moreno Valley sits at 401.5 per 100K.
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Christian Thompson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 37, moved here 10 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Midtown and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Property taxes are high
3. The job market situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for singles. tough vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: 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 Raleigh, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $80K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 37, moved here 10 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Midtown and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Property taxes are high
3. The job market situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for singles. tough vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: 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 Raleigh, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $80K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Happy to answer more specific questions.. 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.
38 upvotes
austinrunner2020
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Phoenix 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 Greenfield. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
25 upvotes
liam_vibes
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to San Diego it's excellent.
18 upvotes
Lily Gray
Moved here from LA about 13 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to cultural scene but Definitely worth checking out..
17 upvotes
Benjamin
literally same
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Emmett W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
8 upvotes
eli_runner
following this thread
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