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Eleanor
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Wind Point in the winter -how bad?
Alright, Worth the trade-offs? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse
9 upvotes
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Levi Rivera
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I love the pace of life here. Compared to Miami it's decent.
38 upvotes
Melanie Morgan
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Sunset for 13 years. Moved from San Diego for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2021 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. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Sunset schools are surprisingly good. 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. Urban sprawl is real. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 8/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Sunset for 13 years. Moved from San Diego for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2021 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. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is challenging - we have rivers within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Sunset schools are surprisingly good. 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. Urban sprawl is real. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 8/10. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
38 upvotes
Bella W.
big facts right here
38 upvotes
Isabelle Baker
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Downtown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Downtown. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in retail. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
32 upvotes
Joseph Kelly
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want school system, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
20 upvotes
Cameron Mendoza
preach
17 upvotes
Evan Mitchell
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great BBQ places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
15 upvotes
Cora White
My experience has been mostly positive. the quality of life is solid. The only thing I'd watch out for is traffic. Other than that, Definitely worth checking out..
12 upvotes
Joseph
I work in construction here and I have mixed feelings honestly. The job market for my field is challenging. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
12 upvotes
Anna Brooks
exactly what I was thinking
8 upvotes
Ariana Roberts
Used to live on the North side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
3 upvotes
Lillian G.
wish I knew this sooner
3 upvotes
Zoey
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to LA it's hit or miss.
2 upvotes
Brooklyn Reed
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much affordable but now it's decent.
1 upvotes