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William C.
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Is it worth buying in Vincent?
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all.
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Evelyn Williams
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Baltimore 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 East. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
40 upvotes
Willow Williams
Moved here last year, no regrets.
37 upvotes
Brooklyn Adams
100%
36 upvotes
violet_papa
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
36 upvotes
Jeremiah Carter
Bought a house here in 2019 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone about the same since then.
35 upvotes
Theodore N.
This.
32 upvotes
Scarlett Reed
not my experience at all
27 upvotes
Jaxon Scott
The food scene here is excellent. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Savannah
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely challenging and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Downtown) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely challenging and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Downtown) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Raleigh, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.
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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Jameson Martinez
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in North area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Angel Jimenez
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Asian places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Waylon
100%
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Brooklyn Parker
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 5 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
I've been here 5 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the outdoor recreation is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The South side vs the Cedar Grove side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
1 upvotes