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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Weston C.

Remote worker thinking about South Valley

Hey folks, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $205,200 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,605 people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, ...

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Samuel Foster

Pros and cons of South Valley after 4 years

Hey, I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods...

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Donald K.

Moving to South Valley with kids -good idea?

I'm a teacher here and With a population of 36,605, South Valley is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,605 people. The median home value here is around $205,200, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $51,062, which feels on the lower side for the area. Proper...

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Jacob Green

Best neighborhoods to rent in South Valley?

OK so Rent is about $942/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $942 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Thanks in advance! Cost of living is...

3 replies 22 upvotes housing
Samuel Foster

Planning a move to South Valley -neighborhoods?

OK so I work in automotive and With a population of 36,605, South Valley is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some get...

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Naomi Allen

Honest thoughts on life in South Valley

Anyone else feel this way? Rent is about $942/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $942 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? Thanks for reading.

4 replies 20 upvotes living
Joseph N.

South Valley quality of life -am I missing something?

Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $942/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes ...

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Adam M.

South Valley is underrated, change my mind

You can expect to pay around $942 for rent here. Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used ...

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Naomi Allen

Most overrated things about South Valley

First post here. Born and raised here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Aiden

Should I move to South Valley or stay in St. Louis?

OK so With a population of 36,605, South Valley is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $205,200 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during r...

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Jayden

Starting a business in South Valley?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2020. You can expect to pay around $942 for rent here. Rent is about $942/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 36,605 people. There's a real ...

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Piper A.

Best kept secrets of South Valley, NM

Anyone else feel this way? Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Santiago Rodriguez

Is South Valley still affordable?

Alright, I've been here for 4 years and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $205,200, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $51,062, which feels on the lower side for the area. Rent is about $942/month for a decent place. There'...

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Samuel Foster

Moving to South Valley with kids -good idea?

Hello, I work in real estate and The median home value here is around $205,200, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What do you all think? Thanks...

0 replies 22 upvotes moving
Jacob Green

Best restaurants in South Valley?

Random thought, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 15.8%, which is higher than I expected. You can expect to pay around $942 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience? The school s...

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Evan Hernandez

Job market in South Valley for tech?

OK so I relocated for work and Crime rate is something to consider -South Valley sits at 882.9 per 100K. Should I be concerned?

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