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Naomi M.
best-worst
Ukiah is underrated, change my mind
Curious what people think. It's a a small town city with about 16,419 people.
12 upvotes
11 Replies
Austin James
hard disagree but ok
35 upvotes
Stephanie R.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a writer, 26, moved here 15 years ago from Austin. I've lived in West and Greenfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Lots of new development happening
2. Diverse dining options
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The cost of living situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- West: Great for retirees. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Greenfield: 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 Austin, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $40K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. 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.
Background: I'm a writer, 26, moved here 15 years ago from Austin. I've lived in West and Greenfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Lots of new development happening
2. Diverse dining options
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The cost of living situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- West: Great for retirees. hit or miss vibes, walkable.
- Greenfield: 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 Austin, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is wild. You can live comfortably on $40K-$150K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. 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.
28 upvotes
Axel Roberts
Used to live on the North side, now on the The Heights side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
27 upvotes
Austin Jones
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Internet is excellent in most areas.
21 upvotes
Ruby
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
20 upvotes
Piper Torres
underrated comment
20 upvotes
Elizabeth Brown
hmm interesting perspective
18 upvotes
Isabelle Phillips
This.
10 upvotes
Charlotte
spot on
7 upvotes
Grace Ruiz
Public transit is pretty good here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
6 upvotes
avery_local
Came here for my partner's job and stayed because it's not perfect but it works for me. The nightlife is honestly better than expected and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
6 upvotes