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Melanie S.
moving
Moving to San Marcos with kids -good idea?
Been living here since 2007. Thoughts? It's not perfect, but the community is
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Miles Long
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great farm-to-table places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
40 upvotes
Jaxon Clark
I've lived in Old Town for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Affordable housing options
- The school system scene is tough
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Affordable housing options
- The school system scene is tough
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
40 upvotes
Cora Martin
Used to live on the West side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
38 upvotes
Aiden W.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
34 upvotes
Colton R.
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great seafood places. the quality of life is solid.
34 upvotes
Greyson G.
Used to live on the South side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Eli Parker
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely excellent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely excellent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
33 upvotes
Isla
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to New York it's challenging.
30 upvotes
Joseph Gray
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Fairview area are decent. Kids love it here.
29 upvotes
Alexander Anderson
big facts right here
28 upvotes
Sebastian Martin
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- The cultural scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Dallas, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- The cultural scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
27 upvotes
Waylon H.
literally same
26 upvotes
Vivian Morris
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
24 upvotes
William Ramos
good to know, thanks
22 upvotes
Austin R.
I work in retail here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
16 upvotes
Levi Lopez
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
12 upvotes
Adam L.
This.
11 upvotes
Tyler C.
Totally agree!
10 upvotes
Kennedy Mendoza
Can confirm, been here 15 years.
7 upvotes
Hannah Lee
Moved here last year, no regrets.
6 upvotes
Willow Moore
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
5 upvotes
Matthew Mitchell
underrated comment
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Evelyn Perez
I've lived in North for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
- The cost of living scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
- The cost of living scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Urban sprawl is real
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
1 upvotes