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Stella Lopez
housing
How much do you pay for rent in Portage?
Curious what people think. My partner and I are The weather takes some getting used to. TIA!
29 upvotes
15 Replies
Michael C.
wish I knew this sooner
37 upvotes
Vivian Moore
this is the way
37 upvotes
Nora H.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
37 upvotes
Aiden Miller
thanks for sharing
36 upvotes
Alice Wright
Moved here last year, no regrets.
31 upvotes
Ezekiel Ramos
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 2 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
I've been here 2 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
26 upvotes
Owen Roberts
Moved here from Austin about 5 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to weather but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
19 upvotes
Oliver Miller
it depends on the neighborhood
18 upvotes
Aiden Miller
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want public transit, then yeah this place is great. But if dating scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
9 upvotes
Michael E.
Totally agree!
8 upvotes
John J.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to Raleigh it's average.
7 upvotes
Christian
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The cost of living is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
7 upvotes
Nolan Edwards
I'm a nurse and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is average and there's always something going on.
1 upvotes
larunner2024
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is challenging in most areas.
1 upvotes
Sophie Gonzalez
I've lived in Old Town for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
- The outdoor recreation scene is decent
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong job market in several industries
- The outdoor recreation scene is decent
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
1 upvotes