Anyone else feel this way? I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $223,571 in Vienna. Poverty rate is 4.2%, which is pretty low. With a population of 16,369, Vienna is a small town. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Daniel C.
bump
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Kai S.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 9 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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kai_girl
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much manageable but now it's average.
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Carter Thompson
I'm a lawyer and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is excellent and there's always something going on.
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Sebastian Harris
big facts right here
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Waylon Price
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Noah Stewart
I've been living here for 10 years and I'd say I genuinely enjoy living here. The school system is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Naomi Moore
underrated comment
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Sadie Green
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Chicago about 13 years ago. The main reasons were retirement and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Great outdoor activities nearby
- Good healthcare facilities
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are growing, gas is average.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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nyc_landon
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 10 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Springfield side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Camila C.
Hot take but it's not perfect but it works for me. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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