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Life in Raleigh Hills as a young professional

Hey folks, Homes are going for about $865,500 on average. The median home value here is around $865,500, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Aubrey Sanders
I've lived in West for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- The cultural scene scene is tough

The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Winters are long and cold

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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