Hi all, The median home value here is around $334,400, which seems about average. It's a a small town city with about 13,003 people. Homes are going for about $334,400 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks in advance! It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Ariana
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Tampa about 15 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and school.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Road conditions need improvement
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are stable, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it's not perfect but it works for me. Definitely worth checking out..
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vivian_lover
accurate
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Jose Thomas
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Logan Lopez
yeah no that's not right
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Angela T.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 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 2-bed in Westside. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
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