First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Shafter sits at 259.1 per 100K. It's a a small town city with about 20,618 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Would love some local perspective. TIA! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Nathan Turner
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Paisley Lee
noted, appreciate it
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Aurora R.
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Zoey Brooks
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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genesis_kid
following this thread
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Hannah Ramos
I've lived in Midtown for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The outdoor recreation scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Wyatt C.
I've lived in Highland for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The housing market scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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Jaxon Flores
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Downtown) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Skylar Ramos
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Zoey Parker
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Caroline
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great farm-to-table places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Isaac Ortiz
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Uptown area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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