Hey folks, We're a young couple and You can expect to pay around $1,441 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Alice O.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely average and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Evelyn L.
Used to live on the The Heights side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Brielle H.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely underrated and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Uptown) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Hudson Garcia
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Dallas about 9 years ago. The main reasons were work and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is solid.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Julian P.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jennifer G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Riverside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in government. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jace
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in finance. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Hope this helps!.
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Carson
100%
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Mateo Walker
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Fairview for 1 years. Moved from Salt Lake City for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2021 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
tech is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is tough - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Fairview schools are pretty 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. Winters are long and cold. Property taxes are high. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 7/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Addison Young
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Portland it's pretty good.
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Evan
100%
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Leonardo M.
couldn't agree more
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Elena Sanchez
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much developing but now it's hit or miss.
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Landon
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
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minneapolislife2024
I'm a social worker and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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