Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 12.5%, which is concerning. Am I overthinking this?
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Willow C.
I'm a contractor and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Aurora W.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Gabriella Myers
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 6 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's affordable 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 underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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cincy_grace
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Scarlett Taylor
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much wild but now it's pretty good.
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cincyrider2024
Bought a house here in 2017 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Raymond C.
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Bennett Martin
not my experience at all
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Lily Gonzalez
My experience has been mostly positive. it's been a really good experience overall. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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