Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $61,125 in Panama City. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Greyson King
yeah no that's not right
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Austin Gonzalez
Bought a house here in 2016 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Hazel Jimenez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Gabriella Hernandez
I work in consulting here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is tough. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Emma Richardson
Used to live on the West side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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sacramentokid2021
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The community vibe is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ezekiel Harris
Bought a house here in 2021 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Valentina Martinez
Came here for family and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The weather is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Matthew
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Cedar Grove for 11 years. Moved from Miami for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is pretty good. We bought in 2023 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
engineering is strong here. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are stable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have hiking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Cedar Grove schools are excellent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Summers can be brutally hot. Not very walkable outside downtown. And school system can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 5/10. Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Hazel King
I'm a accountant and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is pretty good and there's always something going on.
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Eliana
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much growing but now it's hit or miss.
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Sophia
I've lived in North for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Strong job market in several industries
- The outdoor recreation scene is tough
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. No regrets on my end..
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Avery Morris
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Pine Hills for 1 years. Moved from Boston for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
real estate is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is pretty good - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Pine Hills schools are challenging. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Urban sprawl is real. Road conditions need improvement. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 9/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Jose Lee
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely solid and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
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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Diana H.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. No regrets on my end..
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