I'm a 41-year-old nurse and It's a a smaller city city with about 47,823 people. Household incomes average around $50,294 in Roswell. Homes are going for about $139,200 on average. You can expect to pay around $840 for rent here. Average temperature is around 59--F, so the weather is moderate. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Nova Price
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much manageable but now it's better than expected.
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Connor Reyes
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Raleigh about 15 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Active local events and festivals
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are stable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Alice J.
Moved here from Phoenix about 6 years ago. it's not perfect but it works for me. Still getting used to walkability but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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chill_john15
bump
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Asher B.
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The cost of living is excellent compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Ariana Jimenez
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Evan Cox
hmm interesting perspective
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Genesis Cook
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Uptown. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Sebastian Reed
exactly what I was thinking
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Adeline M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem underrated.
I've been here 15 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the North side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Alexander E.
exactly what I was thinking
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Isla Hill
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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living_nevaeh42
yep
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Jeremiah Scott
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much manageable but now it's average.
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