Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 61--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $1,322 for rent here. The median home value here is around $267,500, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $79,233 in Simpsonville. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Aria G.
I work in retail here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is tough. Definitely worth checking out..
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Gerald M.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Natalie
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much manageable but now it's pretty good.
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David Robinson
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Piper W.
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Cedar Grove area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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Carter Price
Bought a house here in 2015 and I genuinely enjoy living here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Lucas Mendoza
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Genesis
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Nathan Alvarez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Miami and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in West. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Wesley Brooks
I've lived in Highland for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions
- The cultural scene scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Grayson Lee
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The job market is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Emilia Morris
glad someone said it
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Paisley Bailey
lol so true
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Roman H.
lol so true
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Serenity R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in West. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in construction. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Oliver Baker
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Ariana Thompson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from New York about 2 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are affordable, gas is tough.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Brooklyn Jones
couldn't agree more
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Caroline Ruiz
spot on
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Jacob Jimenez
I've lived in Downtown for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong job market in several industries
- The pet-friendliness scene is solid
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Sadie Edwards
I've lived in Greenfield for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Active local events and festivals
- The job market scene is average
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Walter P.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I genuinely enjoy living here. The community vibe is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ezra Young
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much affordable but now it's improving.
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Liam G.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from Atlanta about 7 years ago. The main reasons were weather and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Four distinct seasons
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are reasonable, gas is underrated.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Kayla M.
Moved here from Denver about 13 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to traffic but No regrets on my end..
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