Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Anyone in a similar situation? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Stella Roberts
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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wild_vivian38
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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Ezra Turner
been saying this for years
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Evan Reyes
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Denver about 12 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are growing, gas is pretty good.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. No regrets on my end..
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Eliana Bailey
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Meadowbrook. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in finance. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Southern.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Levi Williams
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Fairview area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Joshua
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Midtown. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Thai.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Sophia Evans
Came here for school and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The safety is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Jacob Foster
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Riverside area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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oakland_nolan
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Vietnamese places. the quality of life is solid.
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Skylar Cruz
great question, following
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Camila Harris
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
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