Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 9 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Washington sits at 656.2 per 100K. The median home value here is around $144,500, which is actually reasonable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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omaha_amelia
My experience has been mostly positive. it's exactly what I was looking for. The only thing I'd watch out for is safety. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Dylan
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Peyton L.
been saying this for years
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Leonardo K.
same here
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Willow Bennett
lol so true
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Keith F.
I work in consulting here and it's been a really good experience overall. The job market for my field is pretty good. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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riley_native
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much developing but now it's challenging.
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Mateo Nguyen
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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David Jones
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from San Diego 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 Fairview. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in consulting. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Mexican.
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