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Hudson N.
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Is Solon walkable?
Does this match your experience? Thanks for reading. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
9 upvotes
11 Replies
Stella Adams
bump
38 upvotes
Delilah Reyes
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
35 upvotes
dallasguy2020
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a project manager, 32, moved here 12 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Pine Hills and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The walkability situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for remote workers. solid vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $80K-$80K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a project manager, 32, moved here 12 years ago from Baltimore. I've lived in Pine Hills and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good schools in most areas
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The walkability situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Pine Hills: Great for remote workers. solid vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Baltimore, everything felt underrated. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $80K-$80K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
35 upvotes
Owen L.
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 housing market. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
31 upvotes
Grayson Morris
We moved here with our family and I have mixed feelings honestly. Schools in Highland area are decent. Kids love it here.
24 upvotes
Violet Myers
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 9 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
I've been here 9 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
22 upvotes
Eva H.
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
18 upvotes
John Gutierrez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
12 upvotes
Roman Hughes
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Westside. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in education. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Hope this helps!.
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Westside. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in education. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Hope this helps!.
10 upvotes
Jaxon J.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from San Francisco about 9 years ago. The main reasons were weather and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are manageable, gas is average.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a teacher who relocated here from San Francisco about 9 years ago. The main reasons were weather and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Four distinct seasons
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are manageable, gas is average.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Feel free to reach out with questions..
6 upvotes
Jose
preach
0 upvotes