First post here. Median household income is $41,603, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Let me know your thoughts. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Jackson Johnson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 13 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Sophia L.
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great craft beer places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Adrian Moore
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Italian places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Gabriel Wright
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Gabriel T.
good to know, thanks
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Nova Ortiz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Atlanta about 5 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Strong sense of community
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Dating scene is rough
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is decent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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