Alright, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $109,700 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Leo Moore
Bought a house here in 2015 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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audrey_heart
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Alexa Anderson
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Carson G.
Came here for school and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Levi Alvarez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from San Francisco about 14 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Active local events and festivals
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are reasonable, gas is improving.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Brenda D.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Victoria Wright
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 6 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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desert_everly48
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Baltimore it's average.
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Brielle S.
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Jaxon
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much reasonable but now it's decent.
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Delilah O.
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Southern places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Jordan Green
I've lived in Riverside for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- The cultural scene scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Dating scene is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. Definitely worth checking out..
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