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Dog-friendly places in South Charleston?
Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and
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Adrian Rogers
I've lived in Uptown for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong job market in several industries
- The walkability scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Strong job market in several industries
- The walkability scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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oakland_nolan
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it exceeded my expectations.
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Austin Adams
Came here for family and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The traffic is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Weston Perez
I've lived in Sunset for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- The walkability scene is decent
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- The walkability scene is decent
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kayden B.
I've lived in Uptown for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Close to major attractions
- The pet-friendliness scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Close to major attractions
- The pet-friendliness scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Allison Torres
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is healthcare. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Serenity Campbell
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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