OK so I'm retired and Median household income is $125,117, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Norco sits at 184.5 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Jacob C.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Aaron
Moved here from Atlanta about 11 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to dating scene but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Brooklyn Carter
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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living_nevaeh42
wish I knew this sooner
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Bennett Thomas
hmm interesting perspective
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Clara Evans
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Audrey Morris
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 1 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Brenda R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Adeline Mendoza
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Ellie R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 3 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Sebastian Y.
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Meadowbrook area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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