I'm originally from Boston and Homes are going for about $342,400 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? TIA! The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Skylar R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Springfield. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in legal. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Stephanie N.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Lillian Brown
great question, following
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Angel G.
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Mia Reyes
same here
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Ariana
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Austin about 5 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are stable, gas is decent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Sophie Miller
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The dating scene is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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