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Julia Ross
best-worst
Unpopular opinion about San Joaquin
Curious what people think. Would love some local perspective.
9 upvotes
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Xavier Gomez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Internet is underrated in most areas.
40 upvotes
Avery Reyes
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Lakewood for 1 years. Moved from Atlanta for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is improving - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Lakewood schools are average. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited shopping options. Far from beaches/mountains. And healthcare can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 8/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Lakewood for 1 years. Moved from Atlanta for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is improving - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Lakewood schools are average. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Limited shopping options. Far from beaches/mountains. And healthcare can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 8/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
37 upvotes
Lydia Mendoza
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Happy to answer more specific questions..
36 upvotes
Sebastian C.
accurate
31 upvotes
Sophia Diaz
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Minneapolis it's better than expected.
28 upvotes
Timothy R.
literally same
25 upvotes
Jack B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
15 upvotes
Stephen C.
good to know, thanks
14 upvotes
Ethan H.
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is traffic. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
3 upvotes
Carson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Riverside. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in construction. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Riverside. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in construction. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Hope this helps!.
1 upvotes