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James Moore
best-worst
What surprised you most about Northridge?
Random thought, Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Henry Murphy
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.
40 upvotes
sd_emmett
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is excellent in most areas.
29 upvotes
native_nicholas3
literally same
29 upvotes
Nora G.
not my experience at all
21 upvotes
Gabriella
I've lived in Downtown for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events and festivals
- The job market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events and festivals
- The job market scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
12 upvotes
Parker Edwards
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
7 upvotes
Nova Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in legal. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in legal. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
5 upvotes
Rylee Davis
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Westside area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
1 upvotes