Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 4.4%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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kc_adam
bump
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Sofia Clark
I'm a project manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Matthew Castillo
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- The food scene scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Miles Robinson
I'm a accountant and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Bruce W.
Moved here from Boston about 10 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to job market but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Abigail Edwards
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Raleigh about 5 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are developing, gas is average.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Lucas W.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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la_asher
Moved here from Salt Lake City about 5 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to cultural scene but Definitely worth checking out..
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Allison Morales
I've lived in Old Town for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Affordable housing options
- The walkability scene is solid
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Carson G.
Can confirm, been here 5 years.
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Wesley L.
couldn't agree more
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Andrew D.
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ethan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Springfield. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in engineering. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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