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Ezra R. jobs

Freelancing from Oroville -experience?

Hi all, Median household income is $51,893, which feels on the lower side for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Andrew Thompson
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The safety is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Isabelle Morales
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.

I've been here 15 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is solid.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

No regrets on my end..
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Aaliyah C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in South. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally excellent. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.

Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Charles P.
yep
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Joshua C.
wish I knew this sooner
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Theodore Brooks
big facts right here
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Nolan Turner
this is the way
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