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Walter M.
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What surprised you most about Sanford?
First post here. I'm single, late 50s, and The median home value here is around $222,000, which is actually reas
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Landon T.
I've lived in East for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
- The safety scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
- The safety scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
39 upvotes
Cooper Scott
I'm a project manager and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Jace Foster
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
35 upvotes
stl_brooks
good to know, thanks
34 upvotes
Skylar
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is nightlife. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
29 upvotes
Grayson C.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
27 upvotes
Nancy K.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a sales manager, 55, moved here 4 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Fairview and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Active local events and festivals
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The public transit situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Fairview: Great for remote workers. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- South: 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 Tampa, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$140K here.
**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. 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.
Background: I'm a sales manager, 55, moved here 4 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Fairview and South, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Active local events and festivals
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Limited high-paying job options
3. The public transit situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Fairview: Great for remote workers. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- South: 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 Tampa, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are competitive. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$140K here.
**Final verdict:**
Feel free to reach out with questions.. 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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Ella G.
Bought a house here in 2020 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
10 upvotes
Josiah P.
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Kennedy Parker
as a local I can confirm
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Waylon B.
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- The cultural scene scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- The cultural scene scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
6 upvotes
Lillian Ortiz
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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