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Levi Garcia best-worst

Best neighborhoods in River Rouge

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $55,900, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Julia Jones
I work in retail here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Easton W.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Willow Alvarez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's better than expected for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in education you might struggle.

People: Generally improving. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: average. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Clara Baker
hmm interesting perspective
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Billy M.
I've lived in North for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The traffic scene is decent

The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Road conditions need improvement

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Jose C.
hmm interesting perspective
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