Random thought, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. It's a a mid-size city city with about 201K people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Connor Hall
Bought a house here in 2015 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Gianna B.
hmm interesting perspective
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Rebecca M.
I've lived in Cedar Grove for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- The job market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Gianna
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Portland about 6 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Active local events and festivals
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Summers can be brutally hot
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are established, gas is better than expected.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. No regrets on my end..
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Eugene P.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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houston_valentina
yep
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Carol H.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in education. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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