Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 0.2%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $79,500 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 14.9%, which is around average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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jackson_heart
bump
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Bella Foster
lol so true
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Chloe Ward
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Atlanta about 1 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good internet infrastructure
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are developing, gas is challenging.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Katherine Ortiz
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
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