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Wyatt J.
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Couple moving to Warrenton from out of state
Anyone else feel this way? Would love some local perspective.
14 upvotes
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born_delilah2
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Pittsburgh 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 Springfield. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in tech. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Springfield. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in tech. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 12 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
40 upvotes
Evan Thompson
I work in retail here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is solid. Good luck with whatever you decide..
36 upvotes
James Flores
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely hit or miss and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Midtown) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
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 job market is genuinely hit or miss and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Midtown) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Minneapolis, be prepared for the culture shock. weather is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
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.
34 upvotes
Olivia E.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely average and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Eastside) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
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 outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely average and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Eastside) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Traffic during rush hour is rough.
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.
29 upvotes