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Summerville job market vs Memphis

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,414 for rent here. With a population of 51,262, Summerville is a smaller city. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Does this match your experience?
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Hannah
Used to live on the Eastside side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Aurora Ramirez
accurate
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Evan O.
lol so true
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Donna R.
not my experience at all
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Delilah Nguyen
I've lived in Downtown for about 15 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 Boston, I was surprised by traffic. 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 pet-friendliness scene is improving

The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Road conditions need improvement

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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vegas_aaron
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.

I've been here 10 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is solid.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Definitely worth checking out..
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