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Logan Ruiz
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Best restaurants in South San Gabriel?
Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and With a population of 8,084, South San Gabriel is a small town.
7 upvotes
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Owen White
100%
40 upvotes
true_carson24
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Austin about 5 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Happy to answer more specific questions..
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Austin about 5 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Happy to answer more specific questions..
40 upvotes
Mateo H.
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's not perfect but it works for me.
31 upvotes
peyton_local
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Seattle about 2 years ago. The main reasons were school and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Winters are long and cold
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are wild, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Hope this helps!.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Seattle about 2 years ago. The main reasons were school and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Winters are long and cold
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are wild, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Hope this helps!.
31 upvotes
Lydia Bennett
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Springfield for 12 years. Moved from Boston for quality of life. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
consulting is strong here. consulting is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Springfield schools are tough. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Limited entertainment options. And traffic can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 8/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Springfield for 12 years. Moved from Boston for quality of life. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
consulting is strong here. consulting is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it exceeded my expectations. The outdoor scene is excellent - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Springfield schools are tough. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Limited entertainment options. And traffic can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 8/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
29 upvotes
Cora R.
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Mediterranean places. the quality of life is solid.
20 upvotes
Mason Phillips
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from Austin about 5 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a teacher who relocated here from Austin about 5 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Definitely worth checking out..
13 upvotes