Ryan L. moving Jan 17, 2025

Moving to Salisbury for work -advice?

Alright, I'm a 36-year-old graphic designer and With a population of 33,080, Salisbury is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $217,500 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Any advice would be great.   Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Thomas Young Feb 5, 2025

Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value weather, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely decent and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (The Heights) is pricey and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.

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