Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in food service and It's a a small town city with about 2,020 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Wyatt F.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Isla Cook
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Miami 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 Fairview. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in finance. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Hope this helps!.
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Camila
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to San Diego it's pretty good.
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Robert Clark
Weather-wise, the summers are surprisingly good and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Hailey Walker
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. No regrets on my end..
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Joseph R.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Meadowbrook for 7 years. Moved from Portland for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
real estate is strong here. healthcare is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I'm still on the fence after all this time. The outdoor scene is tough - we have beaches within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Meadowbrook schools are solid. 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. Not very walkable outside downtown. Limited high-paying job options. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 7/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Zoe Garcia
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in finance. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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