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Is Tehaleh a good place to live?

Hey everyone, I work in marketing and The median home value here is around $710,700, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $3,385/month for a decent place. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Ezra A.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a sales manager, 53, moved here 15 years ago from Portland. I've lived in South and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Decent public transit for the size
3. Lots of new development happening
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Summers can be brutally hot
3. The walkability situation is growing and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- South: Great for young professionals. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: 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 Portland, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$130K here.

**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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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Wesley Myers
hard disagree but ok
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