I'm a teacher here and With a population of 6,034, Solvang is a small town. You can expect to pay around $1,773 for rent here. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Amelia
I work in consulting here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is average. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Autumn Stewart
seconding this
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peyton_fan
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Paisley Cooper
I work in healthcare here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is challenging. Definitely worth checking out..
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David
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Maple Ridge. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Josiah Hall
I've lived in Highland for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. 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:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
- The cultural scene scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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