Isaiah F.
housing
First time home buyer in Tuscaloosa
My family moved here when I was a kid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
14 upvotes
6 Replies
Claire Sanders
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Maple Ridge. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
37 upvotes
Jeremiah Nelson
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in The Heights area are improving. Kids love it here.
33 upvotes
Isabella
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 13 years here, that's my honest assessment.
26 upvotes
Sebastian Scott
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Oak Park. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Oak Park. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in finance. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
15 upvotes
Ian Hernandez
as a local I can confirm
11 upvotes
Jackson A.
100%
3 upvotes