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Linda P. qa

Is Muskegon Heights walkable?

First post here. I'm retired and Poverty rate is 38.9%, which is higher than I expected. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Sarah
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's solid for what you get.

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

People: Generally excellent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.

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

Hope this helps!.
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Elena Gonzalez
hmm interesting perspective
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Ethan L.
seconding this
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Zoe Wright
I've lived in Riverside for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Diverse dining options
- The cost of living scene is tough

The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Chain restaurants dominate

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Lydia Young
following this thread
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Santiago Cooper
seconding this
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