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Stephanie R.
best-worst
Things Vermillion needs to improve
Hello, There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Caleb M.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a writer who relocated here from LA about 7 years ago. The main reasons were family and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is average.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Good luck with whatever you decide..
I'm a writer who relocated here from LA about 7 years ago. The main reasons were family and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Good schools in most areas
- Close to major attractions
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Limited high-paying job options
Financially, we've found it pretty good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are competitive, gas is average.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Good luck with whatever you decide..
39 upvotes
Benjamin P.
Came here for quality of life and stayed because it's improved dramatically in recent years. The dating scene is honestly challenging and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
33 upvotes
Roman Wright
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 10 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
I've been here 10 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Cedar Grove side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
33 upvotes
Chloe Alvarez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
32 upvotes
Zoey M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 10 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into running, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
I've been here 10 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into running, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
32 upvotes
Paisley B.
exactly what I was thinking
28 upvotes
Eleanor Roberts
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
26 upvotes
Luna
+1
14 upvotes
Abigail M.
I've been living here for 3 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The healthcare is surprisingly good compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
10 upvotes
Alice
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.
10 upvotes
Joshua Howard
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is average in most areas.
10 upvotes
James Patel
as a local I can confirm
6 upvotes
peyton_fan
Can confirm, been here 2 years.
2 upvotes
orlando_skylar
honestly same experience here
2 upvotes
Victoria W.
accurate
1 upvotes