Random thought, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 7,470, Vernon is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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local_theodore86
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much reasonable but now it's average.
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Jose Hernandez
seconding this
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dc_jose
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Ellie Torres
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Meadowbrook side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Cooper
Bought a house here in 2024 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Michael Collins
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from New York and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Greenfield. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in retail. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Definitely worth checking out..
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dc_genesis
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Lakewood. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in government. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Angela M.
+1
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Addison M.
wish I knew this sooner
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Sadie Parker
Moved here from Pittsburgh about 8 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to safety but Definitely worth checking out..
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