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Everett Mendoza
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Best kept secrets of Radford, VA
Hey, Just moved here 6 months ago and What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
14 upvotes
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philly_john
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 33, moved here 4 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Cedar Grove and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Good schools in most areas
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Can feel isolated
3. The community vibe situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for couples. solid vibes, walkable.
- East: 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 Seattle, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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.
Background: I'm a lawyer, 33, moved here 4 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Cedar Grove and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Good schools in most areas
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally average - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Can feel isolated
3. The community vibe situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for couples. solid vibes, walkable.
- East: 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 Seattle, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is stable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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.
37 upvotes
Hailey Howard
literally same
35 upvotes
Naomi Rodriguez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in East. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in East. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Hope this helps!.
34 upvotes
Noah J.
great question, following
33 upvotes
Miles Robinson
I've been living here for 7 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The community vibe is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
28 upvotes
Paisley Murphy
it depends on the neighborhood
19 upvotes
Madeline Myers
This.
11 upvotes
Easton Walker
Came here for family and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The housing market is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
10 upvotes
Kayden Nelson
My experience has been mostly positive. it's exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
7 upvotes
Oliver Peterson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
5 upvotes
Zoe L.
haha yep pretty much
2 upvotes