Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2024. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,522 people. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Am I wrong here? Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Jose Diaz
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely challenging and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (West) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. walkability is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.