Hey folks, I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,172 people. Homes are going for about $483,100 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Caroline Ramirez
underrated comment
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Jordan Ruiz
following this thread
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Leonardo W.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Highland. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in government. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like seafood.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Brooks Edwards
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cost of living. it's been a really good experience overall. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Everly
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great Southern places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Anna
big facts right here
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Madeline Cruz
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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