Random thought, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. Rent is about $1,607/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Ariana Roberts
as a local I can confirm
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Olivia Stewart
literally same
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Dominic Clark
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Lakewood. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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tucson_ezekiel
I'm a real estate agent and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Owen Adams
I've been living here for 2 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community vibe is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Addison Ramos
as a local I can confirm
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Madeline
I work in healthcare here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is challenging. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Elena Brooks
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Arianna Carter
seconding this
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Liam
The food scene here is average. Tons of great seafood places. the quality of life is solid.
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Declan Reyes
This.
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Ellie Howard
Hot take but I have mixed feelings honestly. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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mesa_everly
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Zoey M.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Jayden Rogers
I'm a HR manager and I've found I love the pace of life here. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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