Alright, Poverty rate is 4.1%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Wesley Ward
preach
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Adam
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Uptown for 5 years. Moved from LA for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2019 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
retail is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are pricey for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is average - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Uptown schools are excellent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Winters are long and cold. Urban sprawl is real. And traffic can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 5/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Everett James
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in East. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Hope this helps!.
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Liam R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in legal. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Hope this helps!.
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Sebastian Stewart
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because I genuinely enjoy living here. The food scene is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Peyton Ward
been saying this for years
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Hunter Gray
I've lived in East for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening
- The housing market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Hazel Torres
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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