Hello, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $101,407, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $688,800, which is pretty steep. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do?
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Daniel Ramos
Came here for family and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The traffic is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Vivian
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Ethan Garcia
I've lived in Westside for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Miami, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong sense of community
- The public transit scene is better than expected
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Elijah Nguyen
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is cultural scene. Other than that, Hope this helps!.
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Mateo G.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are excellent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Bella Clark
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in South. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in tech. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Daniel
I've lived in Eastside for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by nightlife. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The outdoor recreation scene is tough
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for remote workers. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Hazel Jones
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 4 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is walkability. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Maple Ridge side vs the Highland side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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emmett_chef
following this thread
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wyatt_life
it depends on the neighborhood
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Piper Taylor
Moved here from Baltimore about 6 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to school system but No regrets on my end..
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Jacob Castillo
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cultural scene. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Isabelle White
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in South area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Clara P.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Chicago about 2 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Good internet infrastructure
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Rising rent and home prices
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. No regrets on my end..
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Josiah Walker
seconding this
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Quinn H.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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tulsalover2022
bump
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Christian C.
I work in real estate here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is pretty good. Definitely worth checking out..
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Miles Watson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 10 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the healthcare is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Westside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Dominic
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in engineering. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Mia Smith
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Eastside for 7 years. Moved from Nashville for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
construction is strong here. tech is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I have mixed feelings honestly. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have biking trails within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Eastside schools are underrated. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Chain restaurants dominate. And public transit can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 6/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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