Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and It's a a smaller city city with about 45,237 people. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Would love some local perspective. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Julia Ortiz
seconding this
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Leonardo Bennett
big facts right here
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Eugene R.
Came here for retirement and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The food scene is honestly improving and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Aria Thompson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Nashville about 2 years ago. The main reasons were family and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is improving.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. It's not for everyone but it works for us..