Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Lucas Clark
honestly same experience here
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Addison C.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 12 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Benjamin
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Owen Edwards
couldn't agree more
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Brittany N.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 1 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Daniel Martinez
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The pet-friendliness is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Addison G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Highland. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Sadie Evans
Moved here from Minneapolis about 5 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to community vibe but Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Ethan Allen
nah I disagree
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Leonardo Nguyen
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Austin about 6 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is decent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
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Logan Rogers
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Phoenix about 1 years ago. The main reasons were weather and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Dating scene is rough
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are developing, gas is tough.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Thomas King
Hot take but it was the best decision I ever made. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Benjamin Martin
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want nightlife, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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