First time home buyer in Susanville

Charlotte Hughes Sep 5, 2025

We moved here with our family and I love the pace of life here. Schools in East area are tough. Kids love it here.

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Skylar N. Aug 21, 2025

Came here for a fresh start and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The public transit is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.

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Sadie Edwards Sep 6, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a accountant who relocated here from Austin about 6 years ago. The main reasons were work and quality of life.

Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good airport with direct flights
- Diverse dining options

Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Far from beaches/mountains

Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are developing, gas is challenging.

Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. It's not for everyone but it works for us..

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Paisley Sep 4, 2025

literally same

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Jack Parker Aug 31, 2025

glad someone said it

4 upvotes

Valentina Foster Sep 19, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Maple Ridge. It's pretty good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in education. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.

People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Mexican.

Definitely worth checking out..

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Sophie Castillo Sep 15, 2025

hmm interesting perspective

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