OK so We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 71,940 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Vivian Cruz
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in North area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Harper Price
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 5 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Amelia Richardson
spot on
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Cora
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Downtown for 9 years. Moved from Baltimore for quality of life. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
government is strong here. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Downtown schools are better than expected. 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. Summers can be brutally hot. Bugs and humidity in summer. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 6/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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kcsoul2023
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is weather. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Hudson Jones
Came here for family and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The healthcare is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Kayden S.
I work in healthcare here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is average. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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