Hey folks, It's a a small town city with about 5,173 people. Median household income is $124,821, which feels pretty solid for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience?
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Isabelle Reyes
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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native_jeremiah7
good to know, thanks
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Aurora Campbell
same here
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Santiago Ramirez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Portland about 14 years ago. The main reasons were family and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Homeless population growing downtown
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are manageable, gas is challenging.
Socially, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Tyler R.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Ruby Gray
hard disagree but ok
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David Sanchez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Kinsley Thomas
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Jonathan Cox
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in East. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
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