Considering Silver Firs vs Albuquerque -help me decide
Hey, I'm a remote worker and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $153,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Patricia W.
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in South area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Harper Williams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 11 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Allison Roberts
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in East. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in consulting. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Eleanor
nah I disagree
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Axel Mendoza
Moved here from Atlanta about 12 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to walkability but Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Weston Robinson
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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