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Sarah qa

How are the schools in North Highlands?

First post here. My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $65,090 in North Highlands. The median home value here is around $344,900, which seems about average. You can expect to pay around $1,585 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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9 Replies

oakland_liam
+1
39 upvotes
Xavier Turner
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The school system is pretty good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
38 upvotes
Violet Kelly
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The healthcare is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
31 upvotes
Allison King
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
28 upvotes
Owen Diaz
Used to live on the Pine Hills side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
24 upvotes
Kayla T.
noted, appreciate it
21 upvotes
Katherine B.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
21 upvotes
Lydia Martinez
as a local I can confirm
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Theodore Cooper
Bought a house here in 2021 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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