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Zoey Lopez
qa
How is Waimalu for outdoor activities?
Am I wrong here? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
7 upvotes
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Johnny R.
good to know, thanks
40 upvotes
Cora Stewart
I'm a social worker and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is decent and there's always something going on.
37 upvotes
Wesley Wright
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Worth doing your research before committing.
37 upvotes
denverlover2024
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is better than expected in most areas.
35 upvotes
Riley
literally same
33 upvotes
Lucy
Totally agree!
29 upvotes
dc_mateo
Moved here from San Diego about 4 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to school system but Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
26 upvotes
ellie_life
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
23 upvotes
Kaylee Davis
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value safety, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely tough and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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 safety, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely tough and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Atlanta, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
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.
20 upvotes
Peyton Cooper
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- The housing market scene is decent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Feel free to reach out with questions..
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Decent public transit for the size
- The housing market scene is decent
The downsides:
- Nightlife is limited
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Feel free to reach out with questions..
19 upvotes
Robert Wright
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 14 years here, that's my honest assessment.
11 upvotes
Beverly M.
100%
11 upvotes
miamilocal2020
it depends on the neighborhood
4 upvotes
Barbara R.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely pretty good and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Old Town) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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 weather, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely pretty good and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Old Town) is competitive and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Austin, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Winters are long and cold.
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.
3 upvotes