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Is North Platte worth it salary-wise?
So, Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters.
9 upvotes
14 Replies
Reagan M.
as a local I can confirm
40 upvotes
Zoey Diaz
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
34 upvotes
Elijah Allen
Moved here from Charlotte about 3 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to housing market but No regrets on my end..
32 upvotes
Isabelle Clark
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. No regrets on my end..
27 upvotes
Ian C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
26 upvotes
Miles Bennett
preach
25 upvotes
vegas_brooks
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Chicago it's improving.
25 upvotes
Charlotte M.
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in East area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
23 upvotes
Violet R.
bump
22 upvotes
Christina M.
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
14 upvotes
Xavier Wright
Moved here from Houston about 14 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to nightlife but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
11 upvotes
Emilia Patel
I work in engineering here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is better than expected. Happy to answer more specific questions..
10 upvotes
Lucas Thomas
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Downtown for 11 years. Moved from Miami for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is hit or miss. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. engineering is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are stable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's been a really good experience overall. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have biking trails 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 decent. 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. Not very walkable outside downtown. Homeless population growing downtown. And cultural scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 5/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Downtown for 11 years. Moved from Miami for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is hit or miss. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. engineering is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are stable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's been a really good experience overall. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have biking trails 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 decent. 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. Not very walkable outside downtown. Homeless population growing downtown. And cultural scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 5/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
4 upvotes
Adeline Hughes
100%
1 upvotes