Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Raleigh and With a population of 27,458, Pearl is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $170,900 on average. Rent is about $1,152/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. 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. Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Jonathan O.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Catherine C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 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 Old Town. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in real estate. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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sacramento_greyson
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much wild but now it's challenging.
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Ezra Patel
been saying this for years
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Asher Brooks
couldn't agree more
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kc_avery
I'm a project manager and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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