Longtime lurker here, I work in manufacturing and The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 293K people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What do you all think? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Hazel Carter
as a local I can confirm
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Joshua
Moved here from Phoenix about 4 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to job market but Hope this helps!.
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Ryan Cox
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Andrew Baker
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I love the pace of life here. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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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Wyatt Edwards
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Luca Alvarez
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Westside area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Brooklyn Evans
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in South. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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evan_walker
I work in hospitality here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Definitely worth checking out..
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Thomas G.
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Naomi Lopez
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Savannah M.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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