So, I'm a remote worker and With a population of 86,358, Temple is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Does this match your experience? Thanks!
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James Ross
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Scarlett Long
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much established but now it's average.
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Rylee Cook
Moved here from Nashville about 6 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to housing market but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Bennett Lopez
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Greenfield for 5 years. Moved from New York for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is surprisingly good. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Lots of new construction which should help.
**Employment:**
retail is strong here. retail is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are pricey for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is tough - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Greenfield schools are better than expected. 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. Limited public transit options. Dating scene is rough. And traffic can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 7/10. Feel free to reach out with questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Maria M.
underrated comment
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detroit_hunter
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Thomas Baker
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Fairview for 10 years. Moved from Miami for quality of life. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is surprisingly good. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
education is strong here. marketing is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are growing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I'm still on the fence after all this time. The outdoor scene is improving - 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. Fairview schools are tough. 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. Not very walkable outside downtown. Limited shopping options. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 6/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Axel G.
hard disagree but ok
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Delilah Walker
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's been a really good experience overall. Compared to Miami it's decent.
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Naomi Hughes
yeah no that's not right
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Emmett Rivera
been saying this for years
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Serenity E.
I work in education here and it was the best decision I ever made. The job market for my field is average. No regrets on my end..
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bostonpapa2021
not my experience at all
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Catherine J.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Meadowbrook for 3 years. Moved from Chicago for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
tech is strong here. retail 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 average - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Meadowbrook schools are solid. 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. Not a lot of cultural diversity. And cultural scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 6/10. Hope this helps!. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Ryan C.
noted, appreciate it
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Mackenzie T.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Internet is decent in most areas.
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tucsonnative2026
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Fairview. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like sushi.
No regrets on my end..
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Maya Ramirez
I've lived in Uptown for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good internet infrastructure
- The safety scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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William A.
I've lived in North for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I love the pace of life here. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- The cost of living scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Limited entertainment options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Hope this helps!.
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John Garcia
exactly what I was thinking
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Paisley Harris
bump
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Autumn Cooper
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from Tampa about 12 years ago. The main reasons were cost of living and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are wild, gas is better than expected.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Lucy Reed
Saving this thread
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Hannah
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much established but now it's pretty good.
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Robert
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great seafood places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Jack
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Meadowbrook. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in tech. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Valentina Peterson
Moved here from Seattle about 2 years ago. I genuinely enjoy living here. Still getting used to dating scene but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Ethan Stewart
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 10 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Easton Wilson
I work in engineering here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is decent. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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