Hey everyone, I work in food service and Crime rate is something to consider -Raton sits at 269.4 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Nova Davis
it depends on the neighborhood
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Eliana G.
hmm interesting perspective
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Carson Castillo
+1
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Isla
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions
- The cost of living scene is improving
The downsides:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Violet Ortiz
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Pine Hills for 7 years. Moved from Tampa for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is improving. We bought in 2019 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. legal is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Pine Hills schools are tough. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Not very walkable outside downtown. And housing market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 5/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Sadie Miller
big facts right here
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Abigail F.
Came here for cost of living and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The cultural scene is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Cameron Kim
couldn't agree more
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Caroline Bailey
as a local I can confirm
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Matthew S.
I work in finance here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is pretty good. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Clara B.
wish I knew this sooner
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Clara
Moved here from Dallas about 12 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to school system but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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eli_mama
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Phoenix it's hit or miss.
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Cameron Hughes
not my experience at all
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Miles Castillo
Bought a house here in 2015 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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