Hey everyone, It's a a smaller city city with about 97,299 people. Household incomes average around $58,972 in Portsmouth. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots?
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Austin P.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Elena Morris
I work in engineering here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is tough. Hope this helps!.
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Bennett R.
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much developing but now it's hit or miss.
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Ian Gonzalez
This.
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Lydia Adams
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Limited public transit 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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Kinsley Lee
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely solid and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Downtown) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Lily Bennett
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in West area are pretty good. Kids love it here.
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Timothy M.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Isabelle W.
Weather-wise, the summers are improving and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Isaiah P.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Leo Ramos
I'm a HR manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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Nora Jones
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The school system is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Angel G.
noted, appreciate it
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austin_lily
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 7 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Nathan Cook
bump
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columbus_nevaeh
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if cultural scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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David Brown
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much established but now it's pretty good.
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