Alright, You can expect to pay around $1,915 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Miles Nelson
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Oliver R.
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The housing market is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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minneapolisvibes2024
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 4 years ago. The main reasons were family and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Active local events and festivals
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are manageable, gas is decent.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Waylon Flores
been saying this for years
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Wyatt C.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 36, moved here 3 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Lakewood and Cedar Grove, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Strong job market in several industries
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Urban sprawl is real
3. The weather situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Lakewood: Great for singles. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Cedar Grove: 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 Tampa, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $40K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. 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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Cooper Scott
Bought a house here in 2024 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Declan Nelson
following this thread
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Arthur S.
I'm a software engineer 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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Logan H.
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in The Heights area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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Nevaeh Castillo
I work in government here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is tough. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Ellie P.
haha yep pretty much
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Jonathan Young
100%
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Isaac Murphy
seconding this
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Bella Anderson
Moved here from San Diego about 6 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to housing market but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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