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Natalie Allen
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What I wish I knew before living in Rushville
Household incomes average around $57,269 in Rushville. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Angel Miller
big facts right here
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Autumn Wright
bump
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Elizabeth Evans
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Carter Thompson
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Lori B.
preach
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Aaron M.
I've lived in South for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good airport with direct flights
- The community vibe scene is decent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Hope this helps!.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good airport with direct flights
- The community vibe scene is decent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Hope this helps!.
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William Reed
exactly what I was thinking
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Leo L.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in legal. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in legal. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
No regrets on my end..
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Easton
+1
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Genesis Cooper
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.
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Daniel T.
not my experience at all
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Harold H.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 7 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 7 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Sarah M.
The food scene here is challenging. Tons of great Asian places. it exceeded my expectations.
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