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Gabriella M. jobs

Sunset job market vs Miami

Alright, I'm retired and Median household income is $74,250, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 5,567 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Sunset? I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Eleanor Flores
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Asian places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Leah M.
seconding this
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Jonathan Moore
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a software engineer, 58, moved here 8 years ago from Atlanta. I've lived in Uptown and Eastside, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The job market situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for families. solid vibes, walkable.
- Eastside: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Atlanta, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$140K here.

**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Grayson Jimenez
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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