Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Emily Howard
exactly what I was thinking
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Emmett Cook
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are reasonable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Parker Patel
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Downtown. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in construction. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Luke Nguyen
it depends on the neighborhood
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Greyson Bennett
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Caleb Morgan
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is cost of living. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Ezra Thomas
noted, appreciate it
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larider2021
Bought a house here in 2016 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Abigail H.
facts
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Mary A.
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Matthew
spot on
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Wesley K.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Eastside for 2 years. Moved from Nashville for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is tough. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
consulting is strong here. tech is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is solid - we have hiking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Eastside schools are decent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Summers can be brutally hot. Homeless population growing downtown. And public transit can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 7/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Gabriella A.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a accountant who relocated here from New York about 3 years ago. The main reasons were family and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good internet infrastructure
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it hit or miss compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are competitive, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Claire Ortiz
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much reasonable but now it's better than expected.
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