Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Atlanta and You can expect to pay around $1,037 for rent here. Rent is about $1,037/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $68,833 in Timberlake. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
9 upvotes
10 Replies
Maverick Richardson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 6 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
36 upvotes
Angel M.
been saying this for years
26 upvotes
Jonathan J.
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Southern places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
25 upvotes
Peyton H.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Austin about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are established, gas is average.
Socially, I love the pace of life here. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
24 upvotes
Carter Brown
Came here for quality of life and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The traffic is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
19 upvotes
born_lydia42
100%
16 upvotes
Isaac Mendoza
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
All Countries
