Hey everyone, I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Sparks sits at 424.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,651 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Ariana
nah I disagree
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Anna Castillo
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to New York it's tough.
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Kayden Cruz
lol so true
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Naomi Mendoza
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Adeline Cruz
big facts right here
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Paisley Ward
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. housing market used to be much manageable but now it's average.
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Natalie P.
glad someone said it
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Nolan C.
I've lived in Maple Ridge for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- The job market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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