Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 35,905, Roseville is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Roseville sits at 225.9 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Paisley Harris
good to know, thanks
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Melanie Hill
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 51, moved here 11 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in Midtown and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Can feel isolated
3. The housing market situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Midtown: Great for families. excellent vibes, walkable.
- East: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Raleigh, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is established. You can live comfortably on $60K-$90K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Kaylee Carter
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Camila King
hmm interesting perspective
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Leah Green
good to know, thanks
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Delilah G.
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Southern places. the quality of life is solid.
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