I'm a 54-year-old social worker and With a population of 210K, Rochester is a mid-size city. Rent is about $1,039/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,039 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Axel Lewis
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is decent in most areas.
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Joshua Ortiz
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Eleanor Mitchell
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Adeline Rodriguez
I've lived in Lakewood for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Close to major attractions
- The food scene scene is average
The downsides:
- Limited shopping options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ella Miller
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 15 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the East side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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