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Sofia Bennett
housing
Is it worth buying in Paramount?
Been meaning to ask this. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,546 people. Thoughts?
2 upvotes
21 Replies
Chloe
glad someone said it
40 upvotes
Kimberly W.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Minneapolis it's surprisingly good.
39 upvotes
larider2021
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much reasonable but now it's improving.
38 upvotes
Miles Lopez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
37 upvotes
Nevaeh Clark
glad someone said it
36 upvotes
Audrey G.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Miami about 7 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Miami about 7 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
35 upvotes
Waylon Ward
literally same
35 upvotes
Riley Robinson
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the West side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
30 upvotes
Addison P.
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
29 upvotes
Sophie Morris
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
28 upvotes
Waylon
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
25 upvotes
Isabelle Morales
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely challenging and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Fairview) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely challenging and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (Fairview) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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.
22 upvotes
Santiago
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 12 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I've been here 12 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
19 upvotes
Jayden Taylor
bump
19 upvotes
Benjamin B.
I work in legal here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is average. Happy to answer more specific questions..
19 upvotes
Isaac T.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Raleigh it's pretty good.
18 upvotes
Avery Cook
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
14 upvotes
Naomi Green
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
14 upvotes
Madelyn Hill
great question, following
12 upvotes
Grace Martinez
Moved here from San Diego about 15 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to school system but No regrets on my end..
4 upvotes
Susan E.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
3 upvotes