Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is concerning. Average temperature is around 80--F, so it's warm year-round. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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Avery Gomez
Saving this thread
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Nora R.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Carter Foster
Moved here from Pittsburgh about 5 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to pet-friendliness but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Axel Reyes
yeah no that's not right
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Addison M.
I'm a chef and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Emmett W.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are underrated, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Luke Martinez
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much stable but now it's decent.
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Owen Robinson
Came here for work and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Wesley P.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely solid and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Sunset) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. weather 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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Wesley Hughes
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Old Town. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Miles M.
as a local I can confirm
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Mateo Morales
glad someone said it
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Lily Robinson
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are stable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Oliver M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Julia Lee
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much reasonable but now it's solid.
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