Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 27-year-old lawyer and Household incomes average around $79,677 in Somersworth. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? TIA!
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Skylar Smith
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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James L.
preach
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Ryan Morgan
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Avery Brown
I work in legal here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is excellent. Definitely worth checking out..
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Emmett Cruz
100%
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nashvillewalker2020
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 7 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Highland 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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Serenity G.
I've lived in Oak Park for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good airport with direct flights
- The safety scene is improving
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Definitely worth checking out..
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Avery Jones
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The food scene scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. No regrets on my end..
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Adeline Baker
Totally agree!
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Ariana Phillips
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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