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South Whittier quality of life -am I missing something?

Hey everyone, Rent is about $1,823/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 55,201 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?
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Valentina Wright
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely decent and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Old Town) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Phoenix, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.

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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tucsonlife2020
seconding this
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Kinsley F.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.

I've been here 14 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is solid.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Bruce W.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Adam James
Saving this thread
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Nevaeh C.
haha yep pretty much
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