So, I'm a 46-year-old writer and Median household income is $73,835, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $266,400, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 25,201 people. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Grace Johnson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in tech. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Hope this helps!.
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Nova T.
Bought a house here in 2019 and I have mixed feelings honestly. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Greyson Bennett
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in The Heights. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in retail. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Mia Anderson
been saying this for years
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Zachary E.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 3 years and the quality of life is solid. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Greenfield side vs the Sunset side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
No regrets on my end..
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Riley Mitchell
I'm a physical therapist and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.
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Isabella Evans
Came here for cost of living and stayed because it was the best decision I ever made. The community vibe is honestly hit or miss and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Abigail Cook
Bought a house here in 2019 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Naomi Watson
spot on
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Isaiah Cook
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Uptown area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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