Hello, I'm retired and Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $435,000, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Anyone in a similar situation? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Violet Harris
big facts right here
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Madelyn J.
noted, appreciate it
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Autumn Thomas
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is weather. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Jose
facts
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Jace
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Lakewood. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Thai.
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