Hey, The median home value here is around $350,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $350,200 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Alice Collins
Can confirm, been here 7 years.
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Eleanor G.
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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oakland_jose
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Chicago about 4 years ago. The main reasons were school and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong sense of community
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Samuel Campbell
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Judith J.
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much developing but now it's decent.
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Angel Roberts
Used to live on the The Heights side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Roman H.
following this thread
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Jack Foster
bump
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brooklyn_rider
Bought a house here in 2018 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Elizabeth
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Clara White
same here
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Hailey Parker
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Ellie Perez
I've lived in Westside 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 San Diego, I was surprised by healthcare. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
- The walkability scene is decent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. Hope this helps!.
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jonathan_mind
Saving this thread
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Scarlett R.
I'm a teacher and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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