I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $776,300 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Luna White
I work in healthcare here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is solid. No regrets on my end..
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Autumn Flores
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 12 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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serenity_chef
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. it's exactly what I was looking for. Compared to Charlotte it's better than expected.
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Audrey Murphy
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want safety, then yeah this place is great. But if healthcare matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Alice
spot on
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Adam Baker
Bought a house here in 2019 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Angel Diaz
+1
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Madeline Wilson
it depends on the neighborhood
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jaxmind2021
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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