Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $207,800, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $967 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Lily R.
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say it's exactly what I was looking for. The walkability is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Levi Thomas
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Pine Hills area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Shirley A.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Westside. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in construction. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Mateo W.
Totally agree!
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Ethan
Bought a house here in 2017 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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James Foster
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
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Naomi Cook
noted, appreciate it
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John D.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 4 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Roman Nguyen
accurate
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Gianna
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (North) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Nashville, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic 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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Jonathan Brooks
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 traffic. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Eleanor Perez
it depends on the neighborhood
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Stella S.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Ezra C.
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Adeline S.
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much wild but now it's hit or miss.
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