So, I'm retired and With a population of 177K, Santa Rosa is a mid-size city. Poverty rate is 5.4%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Oliver Ruiz
couldn't agree more
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aurora_guy
hmm interesting perspective
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Leonardo M.
glad someone said it
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Leah Morales
seconding this
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Clara T.
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Highland area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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Zoe Rodriguez
it depends on the neighborhood
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Cynthia T.
this is the way
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Henry Campbell
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like sushi.
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