Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and Rent is about $869/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $275,700, which seems about average. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Angel Mitchell
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Evan Hughes
I'm a pharmacist and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Aaron
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a electrician, 34, moved here 2 years ago from Austin. I've lived in Meadowbrook and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Lots of new development happening
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Chain restaurants dominate
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The pet-friendliness situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Meadowbrook: Great for families. decent vibes, walkable.
- East: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Austin, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $50K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Eleanor C.
good to know, thanks
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Riley Williams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 8 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Isla C.
100%
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Colton Jones
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Angel Ramos
yeah no that's not right
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Joyce J.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from San Francisco about 4 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good healthcare facilities
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are stable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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