Been living here since 2011. You can expect to pay around $981 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Bennett Martin
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Mediterranean places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Alice Lee
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Oak Park. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Hope this helps!.
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Ronald M.
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Mexican places. I love the pace of life here.
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Julian Jimenez
I've lived in Riverside for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events and festivals
- The outdoor recreation scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Walter S.
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Kayden C.
hard disagree but ok
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Noah H.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Brielle King
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Gabriella Turner
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because I genuinely enjoy living here. The public transit is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Nicholas Bennett
big facts right here
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Reagan Campbell
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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