So, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 58,548, The Hammocks is a smaller city. Rent is about $2,041/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -The Hammocks sits at 231.7 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Asher Harris
been saying this for years
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Bennett Ramirez
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Lakewood area are average. Kids love it here.
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Hannah Patel
it depends on the neighborhood
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Jacob
I work in consulting here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is pretty good. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Landon G.
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The traffic is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Isaac Ward
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Elijah Kelly
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely underrated and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (South) is growing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Portland, be prepared for the culture shock. school system is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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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Axel C.
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Julian Watson
As someone who grew up here, it's exactly what I was looking for. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much developing but now it's hit or miss.
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