Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 0.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $3,026/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Landon Green
yeah no that's not right
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connor_soul
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from LA about 12 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is tough.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Hope this helps!.
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Wyatt Parker
Moved here from Nashville about 11 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to community vibe but No regrets on my end..
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Jameson Cox
as a local I can confirm
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Bobby T.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 10 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Bella Clark
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Clara Richardson
as a local I can confirm
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born_lydia42
I'm a physical therapist and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Aurora Morgan
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Madelyn Smith
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Pine Hills area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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Joshua R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 8 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Henry D.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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milwaukee_scarlett
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Old Town area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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Ian P.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I love the pace of life here. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Anna
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Minneapolis about 9 years ago. The main reasons were school and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
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 reasonable, gas is tough.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Weston Reed
Used to live on the Fairview side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Luca Thompson
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Bella Perez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 11 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the job market is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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