Alright, Homes are going for about $249,000 on average. Household incomes average around $53,771 in New Haven. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Vivian Chavez
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The food scene is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Owen T.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 6 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Stella Anderson
lol so true
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Ezekiel Morales
couldn't agree more
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Brooks Young
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Tampa about 15 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are reasonable, gas is tough.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Definitely worth checking out..
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Maya Hall
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Southern places. I love the pace of life here.
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Wesley L.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Oak Park. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in consulting. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Thai.
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