I work in hospitality and Homes are going for about $65,600 on average. The median home value here is around $65,600, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Ariana G.
I've been living here for 9 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The cultural scene is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Adrian Wright
lol so true
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Sarah
hard disagree but ok
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Miles Smith
Moved here from Dallas about 2 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to traffic but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Declan D.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 45, moved here 2 years ago from Boston. I've lived in Westside and West, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Growing food and restaurant scene
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Not very walkable outside downtown
3. The food scene situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Westside: Great for retirees. underrated vibes, walkable.
- West: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Boston, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $50K-$70K here.
**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Noah J.
lol so true
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Natalie Chavez
yeah no that's not right
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Lydia Garcia
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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