Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2020. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,453 people. Homes are going for about $833,800 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Kennedy T.
this is the way
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Eleanor Foster
couldn't agree more
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Henry Brown
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Indian places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Josiah Brooks
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a electrician, 53, moved here 13 years ago from New York. I've lived in Eastside and North, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good internet infrastructure
2. Close to major attractions
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Limited shopping options
3. The public transit situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Eastside: Great for families. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- North: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from New York, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$120K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Aaron Moore
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Caroline Price
I'm a HR manager and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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wild_violet50
glad someone said it
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mason_native
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Maple Ridge area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Greyson Diaz
exactly what I was thinking
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happy_alexa70
I've been living here for 13 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The cultural scene is solid compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Luna W.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Zoe Wright
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much manageable but now it's pretty good.
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