Just moved here 8 months ago and It's a a small town city with about 1,574 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Lillian
honestly same experience here
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Ruby Price
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Cooper Morales
I've lived in East for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good schools in most areas
- The pet-friendliness scene is improving
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for families. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Waylon
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Cedar Grove area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Connor W.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because it's exactly what I was looking for. The safety is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Julian Thompson
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Aria
interesting, hadn't considered that
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isaiah_local
same here
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Nova S.
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much reasonable but now it's hit or miss.
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