Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 1 years and Median household income is $106,442, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $760,200 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Thanks for reading. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Paisley Brown
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Christian J.
wish I knew this sooner
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Kennedy
glad someone said it
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loving_wesley74
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Lydia Hernandez
exactly what I was thinking
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Eliana W.
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Adam
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 45, moved here 5 years ago from Miami. I've lived in East and The Heights, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Urban sprawl is real
3. The pet-friendliness situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for remote workers. average vibes, walkable.
- The Heights: 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 Miami, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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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