Hello, It's a a mid-size city city with about 105K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thanks for reading. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Isaiah Hughes
Moved here from Nashville about 2 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to walkability but No regrets on my end..
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Abigail Ward
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much competitive but now it's challenging.
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Leo Morris
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Westside for 5 years. Moved from Pittsburgh for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2022 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
consulting is strong here. hospitality is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are stable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I genuinely enjoy living here. The outdoor scene is tough - we have beaches within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Westside schools are excellent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Homeless population growing downtown. Far from beaches/mountains. And community vibe can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 8/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Leo Sanders
I'm a teacher and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
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Paisley M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Greenfield. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Leah Mitchell
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's not perfect but it works for me. Internet is surprisingly good in most areas.
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Emma Young
seconding this
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jordan_local
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Stella Ross
I've lived in Eastside for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The cultural scene scene is improving
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Ava Young
lol so true
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Caroline Ramirez
Can confirm, been here 13 years.
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Abigail Hall
hard disagree but ok
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Kinsley
Can confirm, been here 14 years.
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Isaac King
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Sunset area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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