Curious what people think. With a population of 60,112, Owensboro is a smaller city. Median household income is $53,295, which feels on the lower side for the area. The median home value here is around $162,900, which is actually reasonable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots? TIA! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Maya Sanders
literally same
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Josiah Young
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from San Francisco 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 Lakewood. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in tech. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Samuel Diaz
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say it's not perfect but it works for me. The housing market is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Isaiah Flores
this is the way
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Thomas Rogers
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Grayson Rodriguez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Daniel Nelson
honestly same experience here
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Easton Perez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely tough and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (East) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Hannah O.
not my experience at all
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Kayla T.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 7 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Sophia
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in East. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Lily Robinson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 3 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Natalie B.
underrated comment
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William
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Robert Scott
yeah no that's not right
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Jonathan
couldn't agree more
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Genesis
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much growing but now it's underrated.
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Angel Mitchell
preach
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Ian Wilson
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Aria Hall
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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