I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 75,868 people. Homes are going for about $583,100 on average. Rent is about $2,201/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Evan Patel
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 13 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Jean F.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Brielle Moore
Moved here from Austin about 13 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to traffic but Feel free to reach out with questions..