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Emilia H.
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Is Waimea CDP (Hawaii County) walkable?
Alright, Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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nashville_isabelle
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely better than expected and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (The Heights) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit 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 nightlife, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely better than expected and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. My neighborhood (The Heights) is affordable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. public transit 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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Paisley Sanchez
as a local I can confirm
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Grayson
yeah no that's not right
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Isla Mendoza
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from LA about 15 years ago. The main reasons were work and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is solid.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from LA about 15 years ago. The main reasons were work and work.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it surprisingly good compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are reasonable, gas is solid.
Socially, I have mixed feelings honestly. Definitely worth checking out..
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