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Landon Alvarez
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Quick question about Reading
OK so Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Wesley D.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Portland about 11 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Portland about 11 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Definitely worth checking out..
40 upvotes
Eugene G.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Worth doing your research before committing.
35 upvotes
Mary A.
I'm a project manager and I've found I love the pace of life here. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
31 upvotes
John W.
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
28 upvotes
Evan Edwards
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to San Francisco it's average.
26 upvotes
Emilia Sanchez
same here
22 upvotes
Elizabeth T.
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great BBQ places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
18 upvotes
Eva Cruz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from Boston about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are established, gas is better than expected.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I'm a writer who relocated here from Boston about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are established, gas is better than expected.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
2 upvotes
Logan Carter
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 5 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
I've been here 5 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Everly Murphy
Moved here last year, no regrets.
0 upvotes
Aria Cruz
yep
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