Hey, I work in legal and Median household income is $146,571, which feels pretty solid for the area. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Thanks in advance!
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Philip C.
nah I disagree
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Willow Martinez
Used to live on the Uptown side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Waylon Myers
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great sushi places. the quality of life is solid.
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Anna Kim
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Autumn Brooks
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Gianna Howard
great question, following
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Claire T.
I work in healthcare here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is improving. Definitely worth checking out..
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Peyton Cruz
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely hit or miss and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Riverside) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.