Hey, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,608 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 32,706 people. Rent is about $1,608/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Brielle Ruiz
couldn't agree more
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Addison W.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Roman Cruz
couldn't agree more
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Nolan Torres
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say it's been a really good experience overall. The public transit is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Autumn G.
preach
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Eugene N.
I work in government here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is challenging. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Madeline Myers
I work in consulting here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is tough. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Grace Hill
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Maple Ridge for 7 years. Moved from San Diego for quality of life. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Maple Ridge schools are underrated. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Not very walkable outside downtown. And walkability can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 5/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Aurora Brown
Bought a house here in 2016 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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leo_fan
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The school system is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Elijah Reyes
Moved here from San Diego about 12 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to traffic but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Santiago Ortiz
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if community vibe matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Ella H.
Can confirm, been here 4 years.
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Riley Robinson
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Ella M.
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much wild but now it's improving.
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