Curious what people think. I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $130,278 in Prior Lake. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience?
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Elizabeth R.
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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tucson_sofia
noted, appreciate it
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Hazel Davis
following this thread
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Aria Brown
as a local I can confirm
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Lucy Hall
I've lived in Riverside for about 6 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 Atlanta, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Lots of new development happening
- The outdoor recreation scene is average
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Owen Johnson
I work in hospitality here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is improving. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Autumn Turner
Moved here from Chicago about 7 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to safety but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Thomas Rogers
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Liam
lol so true
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Christian Gray
wish I knew this sooner
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Jayden Ruiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Sunset. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in marketing. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Indian.
No regrets on my end..
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Sadie Myers
great question, following
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Brielle Nelson
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much growing but now it's underrated.
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Rylee Davis
nah I disagree
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Samuel T.
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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