I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Crime rate is something to consider -Solon sits at 345.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,166/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 3,092 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Eleanor M.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if nightlife matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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chill_aria5
I've lived in Old Town for about 14 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 Atlanta, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Four distinct seasons
- The weather scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Colton L.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Midtown. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in education. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
No regrets on my end..
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Lucy
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Miami 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 Downtown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Anna Kim
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is solid in most areas.
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Madeline Allen
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 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 Sunset. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in construction. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Willow L.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in East. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
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