Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Lily Anderson
honestly same experience here
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Violet Evans
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value cost of living, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely decent and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Maple Ridge) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. community vibe is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Julia Carter
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Nolan Murphy
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Andrew Castillo
Bought a house here in 2018 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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