I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 11,152, Rincon is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Hudson Ross
as a local I can confirm
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sdpapa2022
underrated comment
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Asher Phillips
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a software engineer, 36, moved here 12 years ago from Phoenix. I've lived in Fairview and Cedar Grove, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Great outdoor activities nearby
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Nice parks and green spaces
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Rising rent and home prices
3. The community vibe situation is developing and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Fairview: Great for remote workers. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Cedar Grove: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Phoenix, everything felt improving. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are manageable. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $90K-$140K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Leah
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Luca Mitchell
great question, following
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Genesis G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Downtown. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Grayson Cook
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Definitely worth checking out..
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Everly Murphy
I work in healthcare here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is pretty good. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Scarlett Patel
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Cheryl R.
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The walkability is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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