It's a a small town city with about 7,271 people. With a population of 7,271, St. Rose is a small town. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your experience? The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Jose O.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 10 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Alexander Brown
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in South. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Kayden Sanders
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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austinrunner2022
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Springfield. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in government. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Thai.
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