Moving to Spruce Pine with kids -good idea?

Cooper Martin Jul 8, 2025

As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much reasonable but now it's tough.

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Amy B. Jul 5, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Austin 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 Downtown. It's underrated for what you get.

Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in legal. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.

People: Generally pretty good. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: solid. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..

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Sebastian Long Jul 11, 2025

I've lived in South for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Raleigh, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- The safety scene is tough

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Would recommend to anyone considering it..

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