My partner and I are With a population of 27,857, Walnut is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Henry J.
+1
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native_ian37
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in South. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in legal. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Emily Howard
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Uptown for 5 years. Moved from Tampa for cost of living. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is challenging. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth about the same than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable.
**Employment:**
marketing is strong here. government is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are pricey for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
I love the pace of life here. The outdoor scene is average - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Uptown schools are surprisingly good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Nightlife is limited. Bugs and humidity in summer. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 8/10. Good luck with whatever you decide.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Everett Richardson
Public transit is decent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Avery M.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. job market used to be much established but now it's decent.
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Leonardo Bailey
+1
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Jayden W.
I work in hospitality here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is average. Hope this helps!.
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Cynthia R.
Weather-wise, the summers are challenging and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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