Random thought, Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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melanie_native
honestly same experience here
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Jonathan Cook
been saying this for years
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Eva Diaz
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much competitive but now it's hit or miss.
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Sadie W.
Moved here from Raleigh about 14 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to public transit but Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Zoey White
honestly same experience here
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Maya Reyes
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Kai Adams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 4 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Jacob Brooks
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 12 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Elizabeth T.
I work in education here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is tough. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Naomi C.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value community vibe, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely hit or miss and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Colton W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in marketing. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
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