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Gabriel Miller
living
The good and bad of living in Porterville
Alright, Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Aaliyah A.
glad someone said it
31 upvotes
Kennedy Gutierrez
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Decent public transit for the size
- The job market scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Decent public transit for the size
- The job market scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Road conditions need improvement
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
24 upvotes
Cameron
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much reasonable but now it's improving.
24 upvotes
Luke Clark
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
22 upvotes
Grace A.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 8 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's developing 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 challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
I've been here 8 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's developing 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 challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
20 upvotes
Amelia Ruiz
preach
19 upvotes
Emma Richardson
same here
15 upvotes
Everett Patel
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
9 upvotes
Grace Ward
following this thread
6 upvotes