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Autumn Rivera
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Best hidden gems in Pierre
First post here. Thanks! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Katherine Rodriguez
Bought a house here in 2021 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Elena A.
+1
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Oliver A.
Totally agree!
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Isla
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 2 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
I've been here 2 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Gabriel Jones
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Atlanta about 15 years ago. The main reasons were family and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are manageable, gas is average.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Atlanta about 15 years ago. The main reasons were family and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are manageable, gas is average.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Allison M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Eastside. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Everett Peterson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 4 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are established, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 4 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are established, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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