First post here. Just moved here 11 months ago and The median home value here is around $95,000, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.
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Ariana Young
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a teacher, 24, moved here 14 years ago from Atlanta. I've lived in Cedar Grove and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Rising rent and home prices
2. Limited shopping options
3. The pet-friendliness situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for couples. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Atlanta, everything felt average. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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phillyrunner2024
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the The Heights side. Completely different vibe. I love the pace of life here.
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wild_levi57
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much wild but now it's surprisingly good.
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Ariana T.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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