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How are the schools in Moses Lake?
Curious what people think. With a population of 25,594, Moses Lake is a smaller city. Any help is appreciated.
21 upvotes
10 Replies
charlottemind2020
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 54, moved here 13 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Downtown and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Active local events and festivals
2. Affordable housing options
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited shopping options
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The safety situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for singles. solid vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Baltimore, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $40K-$90K 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 accountant, 54, moved here 13 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Downtown and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Active local events and festivals
2. Affordable housing options
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally better than expected - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited shopping options
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The safety situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Downtown: Great for singles. solid vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Baltimore, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $40K-$90K 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.
33 upvotes
Jaxon Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Lakewood. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in tech. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Lakewood. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in tech. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Dylan R.
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
23 upvotes
Christian Flores
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Boston 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 Springfield. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in government. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Springfield. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in government. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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river_noah73
it depends on the neighborhood
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Natalie
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Chicago about 12 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Diverse dining options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is underrated.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Chicago about 12 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Diverse dining options
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is underrated.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Dylan Bennett
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
19 upvotes
Justin J.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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la_elizabeth
great question, following
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Ellie Morris
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Hope this helps!.
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