First post here. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $412,200, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this?
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Bella Ramos
preach
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Lucy A.
I'm a social worker and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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Isaac Morgan
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I genuinely enjoy living here. Internet is improving in most areas.
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Isla Mitchell
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Bella Brown
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Sunset for 11 years. Moved from Seattle for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2023 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. tech is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have desert landscapes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Sunset schools are hit or miss. 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. Property taxes are high. Limited shopping options. And healthcare can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, 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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Luna Foster
Moved here from Austin about 14 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to job market but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Mason A.
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. walkability used to be much developing but now it's surprisingly good.
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Kenneth R.
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Mason Martinez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Aiden Rodriguez
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in North for 8 years. Moved from Chicago for a fresh start. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is challenging. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. healthcare is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have national forests within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. North 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. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Summers can be brutally hot. And cost of living can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 8/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Andrew Bennett
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Clara
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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