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Scarlett Perez
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Housing market in Venice right now
Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Venice s
15 upvotes
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Quinn P.
seconding this
31 upvotes
Hazel Gray
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want pet-friendliness, then yeah this place is great. But if food scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
29 upvotes
isabella_mind
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Austin about 3 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Austin about 3 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are competitive, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
18 upvotes
Sofia M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Greenfield. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
13 upvotes
Silas G.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Austin about 11 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is average.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Austin about 11 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it challenging compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are wild, gas is average.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
11 upvotes
Alexa G.
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much competitive but now it's improving.
7 upvotes
Ella Harris
Hot take but the quality of life is solid. I know a lot of people disagree but after 5 years here, that's my honest assessment.
5 upvotes
Wesley Torres
preach
3 upvotes