I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $511,300 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Josiah N.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 7 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Ian C.
great question, following
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Alexander Watson
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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oaklandlocal2026
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Jack H.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in legal. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Hope this helps!.
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Jordan Ross
I work in hospitality here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kinsley H.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Clara Nelson
yeah no that's not right
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Carolyn E.
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Colton Murphy
Moved here from Boston about 6 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to public transit but Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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milwaukeechef2020
hard disagree but ok
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Mia Adams
great question, following
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Julia Robinson
wish I knew this sooner
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Frances C.
I've lived in Westside for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by food scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The cultural scene scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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omaha_aaron
Moved here from Miami about 8 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to public transit but Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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