Random thought, Rent is about $1,509/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $457,900, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Appreciate any input. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Connor Allen
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The nightlife is challenging compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Miles Campbell
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Waylon Mitchell
I'm a nurse and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Kayden
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in East. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in real estate. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Definitely worth checking out..
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phillyheart2022
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from LA about 8 years ago. The main reasons were school and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is improving.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. No regrets on my end..
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Sebastian White
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 6 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Eastside side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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William P.
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Katherine L.
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Aurora Allen
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Minneapolis about 6 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are stable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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