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Willow Murphy
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Moving to South Daytona -what should I know?
So, The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think?
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Henry Rivera
I work in finance here and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Donald L.
same here
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Hudson Lee
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Downtown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Downtown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Axel Ross
Saving this thread
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Joseph B.
I'm a project manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Maverick Gutierrez
Came here for school and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community vibe is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Julian Price
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely improving and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Springfield) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely improving and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. My neighborhood (Springfield) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Denver, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Nora Perez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Tampa about 4 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Tampa about 4 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Urban sprawl is real
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Chloe Morgan
I've lived in Riverside for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- The healthcare scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- The healthcare scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
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Addison Gutierrez
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Robert R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely tough and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely tough and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Sofia Howard
Used to live on the Westside side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Cameron
same here
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Olivia M.
underrated comment
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Ryan A.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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