First post here. My family moved here when I was a kid. Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Thanks in advance! It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Brielle Martinez
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Daniel Ramos
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a real estate agent who relocated here from Chicago about 4 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are competitive, gas is challenging.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Definitely worth checking out..
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Delilah Young
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in finance. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like seafood.
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