Hey everyone, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $95,442 in Riverview. It's a a mid-size city city with about 108K people. Crime rate is something to consider -Riverview sits at 582.4 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Larry G.
noted, appreciate it
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Declan Reyes
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Adeline Price
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 5 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Abigail Gray
I work in tech here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is underrated. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Adrian Watson
same here
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Adam Martin
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Baltimore about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Four distinct seasons
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Limited entertainment options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are affordable, gas is excellent.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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levi_mind
couldn't agree more
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Ethan Ramirez
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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