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Allison A. living

Why I chose Santa Fe over bigger cities

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $70,110, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? TIA! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Richard M.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Gabriella
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Ezra C.
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Downtown area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Lillian Bennett
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Mexican places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Jacob Mendoza
This.
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Valentina Wright
I'm a chef and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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henry_mama
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Uptown. It's hit or miss for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in tech you might struggle.

People: Generally solid. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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