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Aria C.
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Dog-friendly places in Northampton?
It's a a small town city with about 10,366 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Thoughts?
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Claire Campbell
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Lucas
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Diverse dining options
- The nightlife scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Diverse dining options
- The nightlife scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
38 upvotes
Santiago White
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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coastal_allison21
literally same
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Clara Evans
spot on
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Jaxon Scott
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Oak Park area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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