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Amelia Edwards
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Best restaurants in Sunnyside?
Longtime lurker here, Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoa
11 upvotes
11 Replies
Brielle C.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Denver it's tough.
34 upvotes
Carter A.
Used to live on the Springfield side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
26 upvotes
Nevaeh Collins
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Active local events and festivals
- The community vibe scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Active local events and festivals
- The community vibe scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Feel free to reach out with questions..
21 upvotes
Greyson Thomas
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Southern.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Old Town. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in real estate. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Southern.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
20 upvotes
Edward M.
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The cultural scene is honestly pretty good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
18 upvotes
Everly
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 8 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
I've been here 8 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into fishing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Old Town side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
15 upvotes
river_jeremiah43
Came here for school and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market is honestly tough and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
12 upvotes
Vivian M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
11 upvotes
desert_caroline68
great question, following
8 upvotes
Luca Gomez
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Old Town for 14 years. Moved from Austin for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. construction is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Old Town schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Property taxes are high. Limited shopping options. And community vibe can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 6/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Old Town for 14 years. Moved from Austin for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2015 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. construction is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Old Town schools are better than expected. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Property taxes are high. Limited shopping options. And community vibe can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 6/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
3 upvotes
Miles Wood
I've lived in Old Town for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- The nightlife scene is improving
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- The nightlife scene is improving
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
2 upvotes