Hey, I'm originally from New York and You can expect to pay around $1,549 for rent here. Rent is about $1,549/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Liam J.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Jayden Long
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Adam F.
yeah no that's not right
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Camila R.
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in North for 8 years. Moved from Atlanta for a job opportunity. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is excellent. We bought in 2019 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts.
**Employment:**
hospitality is strong here. marketing is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are wild for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is decent - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. North schools are excellent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Summers can be brutally hot. Far from beaches/mountains. And housing market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 7/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Clara S.
+1
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Chloe Smith
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Riverside area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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bella_mama
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great seafood places. I love the pace of life here.
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Luke Scott
hmm interesting perspective
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Anna Thomas
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much reasonable but now it's decent.
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