Anyone else feel this way? I grew up here but left for a while. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 7.0%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Oliver Thompson
bump
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Dominic M.
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is outdoor recreation. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Michael Peterson
haha yep pretty much
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Mason Gonzalez
underrated comment
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Frances T.
noted, appreciate it
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Natalie Hughes
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Charlotte Anderson
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much stable but now it's excellent.
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Caroline P.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to Nashville it's solid.
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Arianna
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 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 Old Town. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Daniel Reyes
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 pricey but now it's pretty good.
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Leonardo
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in finance. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Aurora Clark
100%
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Lucas Chavez
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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denver_skylar
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Logan Ross
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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