First post here. I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $57,500, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Would love some local perspective. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Joshua J.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Everly Evans
This.
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Cora Long
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value school system, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely pretty good and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Lakewood) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
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Claire Mendoza
I'm a sales manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.