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Doris M.
best-worst
Biggest downsides of living in Weston?
Hey, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low.
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Wesley D.
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
35 upvotes
Audrey Adams
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Baltimore it's average.
31 upvotes
Autumn Ortiz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 2 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Active local events and festivals
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is decent.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I'm a social worker who relocated here from Salt Lake City about 2 years ago. The main reasons were my partner's job and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Active local events and festivals
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is decent.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
23 upvotes
Isaiah Lee
facts
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Michael Diaz
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Seattle about 13 years ago. The main reasons were school and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is excellent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Seattle about 13 years ago. The main reasons were school and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Strong sense of community
Cons that are real:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited shopping options
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. Groceries are pricey, gas is excellent.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Hope this helps!.
21 upvotes
Elijah Hall
Bought a house here in 2017 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
18 upvotes
Andrew Brown
literally same
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Victoria N.
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Benjamin Gomez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Seattle about 12 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Four distinct seasons
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a software engineer who relocated here from Seattle about 12 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Four distinct seasons
- Diverse dining options
Cons that are real:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are growing, gas is underrated.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
9 upvotes
Miles M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 14 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I've been here 14 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is better than expected.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
7 upvotes
Kai Patel
great question, following
6 upvotes
Leonardo Scott
I'm a writer and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
5 upvotes