I've been here for 5 years and You can expect to pay around $1,528 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 61,963 people. Homes are going for about $324,100 on average. Average temperature is around 73--F, so it's warm year-round. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Kayden Brooks
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Leah G.
I work in government here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is tough. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Isabelle H.
hard disagree but ok
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Isaiah
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Eastside area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Caleb L.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely underrated and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (The Heights) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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