Hey, It's a a small town city with about 18,246 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Landon Robinson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in engineering. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Genesis
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 6 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into running, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Midtown side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Logan Robinson
big facts right here
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Adeline Gutierrez
+1
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Eva L.
This.
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Mia Peterson
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Caleb Morris
yeah no that's not right
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David
nah I disagree
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Caroline Morris
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Dallas about 3 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Four distinct seasons
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are reasonable, gas is excellent.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Kennedy
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Valentina C.
this is the way
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Alice K.
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Owen Long
Bought a house here in 2024 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Eliana Reed
yep
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Lillian G.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is pet-friendliness. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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