Hello, Been living here since 2006. Poverty rate is 6.3%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $465,100, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Lydia Bennett
literally same
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Emilia S.
accurate
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Olivia Myers
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Riverside. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in education. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
No regrets on my end..
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Benjamin Anderson
Bought a house here in 2020 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Kayden Gomez
lol so true
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Genesis Perez
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Olivia C.
bump
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Waylon Ramos
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Isla Green
Used to live on the Sunset side, now on the Riverside side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Brooks Brown
Saving this thread
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Noah Hall
Moved here from Dallas about 10 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to traffic but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Matthew M.
Moved here from Pittsburgh about 10 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to public transit but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Aubrey Phillips
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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