My partner and I are With a population of 78,940, Upland is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What would you do? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Adeline White
not my experience at all
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gianna_girl
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Sofia Murphy
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 56, moved here 2 years ago from San Francisco. I've lived in Uptown and Lakewood, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Good healthcare facilities
2. Active local events and festivals
3. Affordable housing 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. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The weather situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for young professionals. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Lakewood: 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 San Francisco, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $80K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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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Jaxon Brown
Bought a house here in 2018 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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mesaliving2023
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Meadowbrook. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in legal. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Thai.
No regrets on my end..
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Elizabeth Myers
My experience has been mostly positive. I'm still on the fence after all this time. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Alice Chavez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a teacher who relocated here from Raleigh about 11 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are manageable, gas is decent.
Socially, the quality of life is solid. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Abigail M.
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Madison W.
Bought a house here in 2016 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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