So, I'm a remote worker and Median household income is $57,486, which feels about average for the area. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Riley Ortiz
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Nova C.
bump
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Santiago Wright
preach
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Alexander Phillips
I work in marketing here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is average. Definitely worth checking out..
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Hailey M.
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in South area are average. Kids love it here.
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Nevaeh Clark
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Atlanta about 6 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are manageable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Elizabeth H.
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Jason C.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a marketing manager who relocated here from Austin about 3 years ago. The main reasons were work and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Growing food and restaurant scene
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are affordable, gas is tough.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Thomas Young
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in The Heights. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Alexander M.
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Midtown area are average. Kids love it here.
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Hudson Perez
I work in construction here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is average. Hope this helps!.
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Sadie G.
underrated comment
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Wesley D.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 15 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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