So, Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? Thanks for reading. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Jacob Sanders
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much competitive but now it's improving.
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Violet Mendoza
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Jonathan W.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a sales manager who relocated here from Portland about 13 years ago. The main reasons were family and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are established, gas is excellent.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Nevaeh Brooks
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Sunset) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Salt Lake City, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Zoey Wright
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value dating scene, you'll love it. The school system is genuinely solid and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Westside) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Pittsburgh, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
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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Lucas King
I'm a social worker and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Melanie Murphy
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Everett Adams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 6 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Charlotte Hughes
My experience has been mostly positive. it exceeded my expectations. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Everly Hernandez
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Oliver P.
facts
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Brooks Parker
Moved here from Nashville about 3 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to dating scene but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Violet Rogers
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Westside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
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