Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a mid-size city city with about 321K people. The median home value here is around $174,000, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $27,500, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $598/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Sebastian Ward
been saying this for years
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Adeline G.
Moved here from Tampa about 13 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to housing market but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Henry J.
I'm a electrician and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Luna Myers
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Minneapolis it's solid.
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andrew_papa
This.
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Gabriel Cruz
I've been living here for 8 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall Definitely worth checking out..
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Brittany N.
spot on
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Oliver H.
Hot take but it was the best decision I ever made. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Mateo Ward
literally same
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Daniel Reed
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want weather, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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James S.
lol so true
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Edward L.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Josiah C.
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Ian Parker
not my experience at all
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Landon Chavez
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Denver it's improving.
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Dominic Nguyen
glad someone said it
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Christian Hernandez
seconding this
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Adrian Allen
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Dominic Hall
I'm a writer and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
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Ethan Wright
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Daniel Thomas
Bought a house here in 2019 and I have mixed feelings honestly. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Paisley
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 10 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Aria Stewart
I'm a software engineer and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Leonardo
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Henry Robinson
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Kaylee W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Midtown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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