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Eli Rivera moving

Planning a move to Moreno Valley — neighborhoods?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $87,477 in Moreno Valley. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Camila Stewart
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Minneapolis it's average.
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Ian
I work in engineering here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is decent. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Andrew Thompson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's decent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in finance you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Asian.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Allison Watson
good to know, thanks
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Sophie Miller
hard disagree but ok
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Audrey Bennett
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from New York 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 Cedar Grove. It's hit or miss for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in engineering. If you're in marketing you might struggle.

People: Generally decent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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