We're a young couple and Rent is about $645/month for a decent place. Median household income is $35,957, which feels on the lower side for the area. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I wrong here? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Cora
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
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Eliana Bailey
+1
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Claire Bailey
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Natalie G.
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 1 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Hannah Gutierrez
I've been living here for 11 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The school system is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Adam Lee
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Lakewood. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in construction. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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