Hey, I've been here for 14 years and Crime rate is something to consider -Washington sits at 263.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to.
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Levi Price
100%
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Robert Rivera
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 43, moved here 14 years ago from Tampa. I've lived in Riverside and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Close to major attractions
2. Affordable housing options
3. Good airport with direct flights
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Limited public transit options
2. Limited shopping options
3. The dating scene situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for retirees. tough vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Tampa, everything felt decent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are wild. Gas is growing. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Jose Flores
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. school system used to be much pricey but now it's decent.
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desert_brooklyn29
100%
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Emilia Phillips
it depends on the neighborhood
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Emmett Kim
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Salt Lake City it's underrated.
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Serenity Watson
accurate
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Joseph C.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Ruth P.
We moved here with our family and it was the best decision I ever made. Schools in Highland area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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Weston Castillo
good to know, thanks
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Charlotte R.
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great seafood places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
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Henry S.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Greenfield. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Arianna
bump
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Eugene F.
couldn't agree more
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Greyson Ortiz
Bought a house here in 2022 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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