Homes are going for about $377,400 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Luna W.
wish I knew this sooner
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Julia Peterson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Springfield. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in education. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Hope this helps!.
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Thomas W.
Moved here from Minneapolis about 6 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to school system but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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