I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 14.7%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $156,200, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Let me know your thoughts. Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Abigail
hmm interesting perspective
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Addison S.
good to know, thanks
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Alexander Phillips
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 11 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Rylee
The food scene here is pretty good. Tons of great sushi places. the quality of life is solid.
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Mason Ward
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Fairview. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in government. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Brielle
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Dallas and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Riverside. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Teresa J.
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much growing but now it's excellent.
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