With a population of 75,721, Redmond is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 75,721 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Isabelle Reyes
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Elena Sanchez
preach
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Cameron Robinson
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ezekiel R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Denver about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are manageable, gas is average.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Ariana
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is community vibe. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Maverick Turner
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much pricey but now it's underrated.
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Nova Richardson
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- The school system scene is decent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Ellie Murphy
Bought a house here in 2017 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Jacob King
preach
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Willow Price
Saving this thread
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Hazel Brown
I'm a writer and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Aria C.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is traffic. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Bryan W.
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Skylar Kim
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Homeless population growing downtown.
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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Brielle Flores
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cultural scene, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely solid and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
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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sd_victoria
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Emily Scott
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Zoey Nelson
Moved here from San Francisco about 8 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to public transit but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Caleb King
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Silas C.
Moved here from Seattle about 2 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to traffic but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Landon T.
seconding this
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Stella Brown
Bought a house here in 2015 and the quality of life is solid. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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