Random thought, I've been here for 8 years and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 19.7%, which is higher than I expected. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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chill_julian73
Used to live on the Pine Hills side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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phillymama2024
this is the way
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Harper Gray
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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cincylocal2021
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Eastside. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in real estate. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Valentina Ramos
I've lived in Westside for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Four distinct seasons
- The outdoor recreation scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Zoe Hall
bump
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Kinsley Green
100%
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Nevaeh
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much growing but now it's decent.
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