OK so Just moved here 1 months ago and Household incomes average around $135,976 in San Bruno. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,199,400, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Zoey Cooper
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Piper Sanders
Can confirm, been here 10 years.
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Lucy Alvarez
Hot take but I genuinely enjoy living here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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la_dylan
couldn't agree more
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houston_zoey
nah I disagree
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aaron_guy
glad someone said it
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Colton Hughes
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Joshua
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely pretty good and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Sunset) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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bella_runner
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in retail. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Korean.
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