sunny_lucas44 jobs Feb 5, 2026

Anyone else feel this way? My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 1.8%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,340/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $332,500 on average. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 7.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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