Hello, We're a young couple and Median household income is $89,496, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $89,496 in Vallejo. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? Cheers. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Savannah R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Downtown. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Isla
Can confirm, been here 14 years.
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Reagan Walker
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. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Elijah
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Cedar Grove. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Lillian Jimenez
I'm a lawyer and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
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Ella Clark
Moved here from Denver about 14 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to healthcare but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Wyatt King
I'm a sales manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is improving and there's always something going on.
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Parker
literally same
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Wesley Cooper
underrated comment
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Cameron Walker
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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loving_leo11
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Thomas D.
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Maple Ridge area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Andrew Cooper
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is weather. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Joseph
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. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Lillian Lewis
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Greenfield for 10 years. Moved from Boston for retirement. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is surprisingly good. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. marketing is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I genuinely enjoy living here. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Greenfield schools are better than expected. 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. Summers can be brutally hot. Homeless population growing downtown. And healthcare can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For families, I'd say this is a 7/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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