Hi all, Average temperature is around 49°F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Anyone in a similar situation? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Jacqueline J.
haha yep pretty much
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Ellie Wright
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Uptown for 9 years. Moved from Tampa for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2023 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. hospitality is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is improving - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Uptown schools are surprisingly good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Not very walkable outside downtown. And safety can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 9/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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David Ruiz
Saving this thread
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Caleb
Came here for retirement and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The dating scene is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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seattle_reagan
accurate
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Jayden Hill
seconding this
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Andrew S.
nah I disagree
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Julia Peterson
couldn't agree more
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Eva Hall
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. the quality of life is solid. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Landon Carter
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Riverside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in government. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Lucy
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Gabriella
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Aaron Smith
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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