It's a a smaller city city with about 61,497 people. Rent is about $2,445/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Would love some local perspective. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Isaac Rivera
I work in education here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is challenging. Definitely worth checking out..
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Landon L.
yep
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Mackenzie Foster
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are better than expected, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Chloe Cook
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Brielle Carter
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Madelyn Walker
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The cost of living is genuinely underrated and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. traffic is completely different here. And Limited high-paying job options.
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.
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Andrew Kim
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Hope this helps!.
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Genesis Campbell
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much manageable but now it's surprisingly good.
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