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Owen Taylor moving

Is Summit worth moving to in 2026?

Random thought, It's a a small town city with about 10,896 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Aurora W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Cedar Grove. It's excellent for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in marketing you might struggle.

People: Generally average. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like BBQ.

No regrets on my end..
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Jace Martin
I've lived in Lakewood for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The job market scene is solid

The downsides:
- Winters are long and cold
- Nightlife is limited

Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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