Random thought, I work in government and Rent is about $934/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $70,450 in Troy. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Has anyone dealt with this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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real_xavier17
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 8 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Valentina H.
I'm a chef and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Edward S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Leah Myers
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a contractor who relocated here from Charlotte about 15 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Definitely worth checking out..
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Oliver Murphy
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. No regrets on my end..
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Jacob Mendoza
facts
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Connor Carter
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Compared to San Diego it's underrated.
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Roman Alvarez
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. nightlife used to be much pricey but now it's challenging.
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Beverly W.
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Eastside side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Grace M.
Used to live on the Sunset side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Aaron Evans
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 3 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Abigail Martin
I work in education here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is tough. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Aubrey Reed
lol so true
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Natalie
Moved here from Portland about 2 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to safety but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Ezekiel Reyes
I'm a chef and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Genesis
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from Austin about 13 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Nice parks and green spaces
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it underrated compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are pricey, gas is average.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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local_ava92
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Boston it's hit or miss.
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Eva
Moved here from Pittsburgh about 12 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to job market but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Caroline G.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Jacob Martinez
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The healthcare is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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la_asher
I'm a real estate agent and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Ann R.
Used to live on the Westside side, now on the Highland side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Autumn L.
as a local I can confirm
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Zoe Wright
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much growing but now it's excellent.
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