Random thought, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $605,000, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,994 for rent here. Homes are going for about $605,000 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Aaron
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 1 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 community vibe is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Riverside side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Adeline Morgan
nah I disagree
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Alice Sanders
interesting, hadn't considered that
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tampamama2021
this is the way
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Gianna
I've lived in East for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by safety. 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 outdoor recreation scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Nightlife is limited
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. Feel free to reach out with questions..
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