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Declan L. qa

Best areas to explore in Shively?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $847/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $46,522 in Shively. With a population of 15,556, Shively is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Would love some local perspective. TIA! The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Sebastian Gomez
This.
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Wyatt Martin
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in education. If you're in construction you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like sushi.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Sara T.
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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