First post here. Born and raised here. Crime rate is something to consider -South Hill sits at 279.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,916 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Thoughts? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Grayson
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Jeremiah Martin
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Alice P.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much stable but now it's surprisingly good.
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Cora Kim
thanks for sharing
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Leo Nguyen
same here
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true_elizabeth74
wish I knew this sooner
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Camila S.
I've lived in Lakewood for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Good internet infrastructure
- The public transit scene is decent
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Mackenzie Lopez
I'm a nurse and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Ellie Green
wish I knew this sooner
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Matthew Price
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 1 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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