Alright, I've been here for 18 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Sun Village sits at 530.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this?
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Melanie Sanders
literally same
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Eleanor Cook
This.
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Charlotte
Totally agree!
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Weston Cook
Moved here from Seattle about 1 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to nightlife but Definitely worth checking out..
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stlpapa2020
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Wesley Myers
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Old Town. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in legal. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Joshua Gonzalez
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the Sunset side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Rylee Roberts
This.
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Nevaeh M.
Totally agree!
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Hunter Morgan
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is job market. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Gregory M.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from Tampa about 7 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Chain restaurants dominate
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are developing, gas is tough.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Michael R.
same here
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Sophie Roberts
I'm a social worker and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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born_evelyn31
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
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