Longtime lurker here, Crime rate is something to consider — St. Petersburg sits at 595.5 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Xavier Ruiz
I work in retail here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is tough. Hope this helps!.
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Axel
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Cedar Grove for 14 years. Moved from Minneapolis for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2022 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
education is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The outdoor scene is decent - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Cedar Grove schools are average. 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. Rising rent and home prices. Chain restaurants dominate. And housing market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 5/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Roman Murphy
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Highland. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in marketing. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Hope this helps!.
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Easton G.
haha yep pretty much
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Alice Adams
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Stella James
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's not perfect but it works for me. Compared to Dallas it's decent.
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