Hey everyone, I work in food service and Crime rate is something to consider -San Leandro sits at 502.8 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. 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. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Landon Watson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Nevaeh
this is the way
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Declan C.
exactly what I was thinking
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Michael Y.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 11 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Jacob Campbell
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor recreation is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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