First post here. Military spouse here. The median home value here is around $153,500, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do?
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Victoria Thompson
facts
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fresnopapa2026
yep
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Addison S.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Justin M.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Camila Brooks
Bought a house here in 2019 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Claire
Moved here from Houston about 12 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to safety but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Lucy Murphy
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in West area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Landon Cook
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Highland for 14 years. Moved from Salt Lake City for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is underrated. We bought in 2021 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
healthcare is strong here. hospitality is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is improving - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Highland schools are pretty good. 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. Limited shopping options. And cost of living can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 7/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Ian Morris
I work in healthcare here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is challenging. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Scarlett Gomez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely improving and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (North) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Pittsburgh, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
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.
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Chloe E.
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. food scene used to be much affordable but now it's pretty good.
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Arianna
yeah no that's not right
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Peyton
thanks for sharing
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Owen Kim
Came here for work and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The healthcare is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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