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Pros and cons of River Ridge after 6 years

Longtime lurker here, Homes are going for about $330,700 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What do you all think? Thanks for reading.
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Leonardo Gutierrez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a project manager who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 12 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and school.

Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Close to major attractions
- Lots of family-friendly activities

Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Limited entertainment options

Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are developing, gas is underrated.

Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Brooks T.
wish I knew this sooner
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Aiden Cox
Came here for retirement and stayed because there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The cultural scene is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Axel James
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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