Just moved here 3 months ago and Rent is about $1,043/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 14.6%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Patricia S.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Charlotte Evans
Moved here from Austin about 11 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to public transit but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Evelyn Lee
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Emilia Kelly
I'm a software engineer and I've found I love the pace of life here. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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true_adeline76
I've lived in Riverside for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good healthcare facilities
- The traffic scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Kaylee Watson
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much developing but now it's challenging.
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Madeline Foster
haha yep pretty much
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Adrian Hughes
wish I knew this sooner
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Maya Diaz
Moved here from LA about 1 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to housing market but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Claire Brown
following this thread
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Greyson Clark
Bought a house here in 2021 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Xavier Price
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great Southern places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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