Hi all, I'm a teacher here and With a population of 1,131, Palouse is a small town. It's a a small town city with about 1,131 people. The median home value here is around $261,000, which seems about average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Evan Brown
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a physical therapist, 46, moved here 6 years ago from Miami. I've lived in Cedar Grove and Pine Hills, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Close to major attractions
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The community vibe situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for young professionals. average vibes, walkable.
- Pine Hills: 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 Miami, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$140K here.
**Final verdict:**
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. 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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Leo Hill
I'm a social worker 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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Wesley J.
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor recreation is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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austin_ruby
Bought a house here in 2021 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Axel Smith
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want community vibe, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Landon A.
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great seafood places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Allison M.
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The cost of living is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Jacob Clark
thanks for sharing
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Allison Kelly
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in real estate. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Asian.
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