Alright, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $254,200 on average. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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John Wood
I'm a teacher and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
40 upvotes
Madelyn Bailey
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much wild but now it's underrated.
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Isla T.
Moved here from Pittsburgh about 11 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to dating scene but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Parker A.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Portland about 14 years ago. The main reasons were weather and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is pretty good.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Roman Richardson
lol so true
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Eli Young
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a HR manager, 27, moved here 13 years ago from Salt Lake City. I've lived in Maple Ridge and West, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Lots of new development happening
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Chain restaurants dominate
3. The cultural scene situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Maple Ridge: Great for singles. surprisingly good vibes, walkable.
- West: 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 Salt Lake City, everything felt better than expected. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are pricey. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $70K-$80K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. 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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Julian Jackson
I work in legal here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is decent. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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