Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $103,819, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Let me know your thoughts.
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Emmett T.
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much reasonable but now it's challenging.
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Naomi Watson
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 7 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Property taxes are high
- Can feel isolated
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are growing, gas is underrated.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Chloe White
accurate
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Evelyn Thomas
My experience has been mostly positive. I love the pace of life here. The only thing I'd watch out for is dating scene. Other than that, Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Sophia Ross
not my experience at all
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Nicholas R.
I work in legal here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is pretty good. No regrets on my end..
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Aubrey Martin
Used to live on the Highland side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Mackenzie
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Christian Smith
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
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Connor W.
I'm a teacher and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Lori B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Hope this helps!.
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Madelyn Myers
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in finance. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Lucas Patel
preach
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Ryan E.
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Caroline
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Isabella Collins
exactly what I was thinking
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Leonardo Bailey
Public transit is surprisingly good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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