Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $295,800, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thoughts?
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Andrew Robinson
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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la_asher
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great farm-to-table places. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Aaron Davis
I work in construction here and the quality of life is solid. The job market for my field is average. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Maya Peterson
I work in finance here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is underrated. No regrets on my end..
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Jordan
good to know, thanks
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aiden_vibes
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Korean places. I love the pace of life here.
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Ann C.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because I love the pace of life here. The dating scene is honestly decent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Ariana Foster
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Minneapolis 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 Maple Ridge. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Lucy
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Definitely worth checking out..
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Aurora Ramos
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Jace Mendoza
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 8 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the Pine Hills side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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