Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are The median home value here is around $150,300, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 27,926, New Iberia is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?
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Emily C.
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much stable but now it's better than expected.
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Kathleen M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Adam Adams
I've lived in Sunset for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good internet infrastructure
- The school system scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Isaac Price
I've lived in Meadowbrook for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- The safety scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Ellie Harris
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it exceeded my expectations. Compared to Dallas it's underrated.
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Arianna W.
Hot take but the quality of life is solid. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Olivia Anderson
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Austin it's improving.
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