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Adam Wood
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What's it really like living in Town and Country?
OK so Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Any advice would be great.
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14 Replies
Mateo T.
same here
38 upvotes
Paisley Wright
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
38 upvotes
Kinsley Castillo
accurate
35 upvotes
Hailey B.
I've lived in Springfield for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Lots of new development happening
- The nightlife scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Lots of new development happening
- The nightlife scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
33 upvotes
Weston Lee
Bought a house here in 2019 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
32 upvotes
Elena H.
Used to live on the East side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Ruby Price
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a project manager who relocated here from New York about 11 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is excellent.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a project manager who relocated here from New York about 11 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Dating scene is rough
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are pricey, gas is excellent.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
20 upvotes
Olivia B.
I'm a social worker and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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James Gomez
bump
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Ariana Baker
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. cost of living used to be much reasonable but now it's tough.
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Mia Jimenez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Raleigh 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 Fairview. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Definitely worth checking out..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Fairview. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Dylan Williams
honestly same experience here
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Martha F.
big facts right here
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Theodore Harris
hmm interesting perspective
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