Not sure if this has been asked before, but Median household income is $49,715, which feels on the lower side for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 38,477 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Nora Martin
honestly same experience here
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Luke R.
as a local I can confirm
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Elena Hill
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Asher Robinson
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the Old Town side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Nevaeh Morgan
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 14 years ago. The main reasons were school and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is tough.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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