Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Average temperature is around 59°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a major city city with about 836K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Eliana Davis
I'm a project manager and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Kayden N.
thanks for sharing
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Brielle Rivera
couldn't agree more
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mesadude2024
noted, appreciate it
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philly_jordan
thanks for sharing
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Willow
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Greyson M.
Came here for retirement and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor recreation is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Arianna Evans
My experience has been mostly positive. it's not perfect but it works for me. The only thing I'd watch out for is outdoor recreation. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ellie Kim
hard disagree but ok
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Elizabeth
I've lived in West for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The dating scene scene is average
The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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