Homes are going for about $259,100 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Eleanor Morales
The food scene here is better than expected. Tons of great Asian places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Everett
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 12 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Abigail F.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in legal. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Wayne W.
preach
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Ezra Rogers
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great BBQ places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Hudson Rogers
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Rylee Stewart
nah I disagree
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Hazel Diaz
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if public transit matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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