First post here. I'm retired and Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Sarah P.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. No regrets on my end..
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Hazel Hall
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. weather used to be much pricey but now it's hit or miss.
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Keith W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Meadowbrook. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in tech. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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James Scott
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Pine Hills for 8 years. Moved from New York for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is surprisingly good. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. manufacturing is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I'm still on the fence after all this time. The outdoor scene is underrated - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Pine Hills schools are surprisingly good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited shopping options. Homeless population growing downtown. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 9/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Nova Johnson
spot on
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Rylee Kim
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Maple Ridge. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Sadie
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Reagan Lopez
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The walkability is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Mateo James
lol so true
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Everly Allen
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 5 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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