Curious what people think. With a population of 1,934, Valley View is a small town. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Aurora Robinson
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, No regrets on my end..
36 upvotes
Mia F.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a data analyst, 25, moved here 14 years ago from Minneapolis. I've lived in Springfield and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Low crime in most neighborhoods
3. Active local events and festivals
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Winters are long and cold
3. The nightlife situation is manageable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Springfield: Great for remote workers. improving vibes, walkable.
- East: 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 Minneapolis, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are reasonable. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $60K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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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Serenity
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
32 upvotes
Gabriel A.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Definitely worth checking out..
31 upvotes
Wesley Anderson
this is the way
24 upvotes
emmett_heart
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is school system. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
21 upvotes
Michael C.
Weather-wise, the summers are excellent and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Levi M.
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Raleigh it's challenging.
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Benjamin Hill
hmm interesting perspective
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Adeline Williams
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, the quality of life is solid. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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