Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $381,700, which seems about average. It's a a small town city with about 16,495 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Looking forward to hearing from you all. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Avery Morris
I've lived in East for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The school system scene is average
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Addison Kelly
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Colton Sanchez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Sunset. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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tulsa_josiah
100%
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Hunter Johnson
glad someone said it
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Ethan Wood
I work in real estate here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is solid. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Jayden Lee
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Oak Park area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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Wyatt Turner
I've lived in Eastside for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong job market in several industries
- The safety scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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orlandomind2023
preach
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Stella F.
I've lived in East for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong job market in several industries
- The dating scene scene is decent
The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. Hope this helps!.
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Evelyn Carter
Bought a house here in 2020 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Piper Myers
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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