Hey, The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 116K people. Median household income is $96,145, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Is this normal for Westminster? The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Nova C.
underrated comment
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Eleanor Taylor
Came here for family and stayed because I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The public transit is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Everly
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Matthew Moore
Hot take but I'm still on the fence after all this time. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Camila Cooper
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Greenfield side. Completely different vibe. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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Liam Watson
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. I have mixed feelings honestly. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Julie R.
Moved here from Charlotte about 15 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to dating scene but Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Leonardo Long
not my experience at all
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Mateo Adams
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 11 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in West. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
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