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Quick question about Windsor

Hi all, With a population of 26,179, Windsor is a smaller city. Looking forward to hearing from you all.
10 upvotes

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Henry Jimenez
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The safety is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
29 upvotes
Christian Rodriguez
Moved here last year, no regrets.
21 upvotes
Xavier C.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a electrician, 44, moved here 10 years ago from Portland. I've lived in South and Greenfield, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Cost of living is very reasonable
2. Close to major attractions
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally underrated - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Dating scene is rough
2. Far from beaches/mountains
3. The housing market situation is wild and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- South: Great for remote workers. average vibes, walkable.
- Greenfield: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Portland, everything felt average. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $100K-$120K here.

**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
18 upvotes
Michael Walker
Used to live on the Sunset side, now on the Midtown side. Completely different vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
14 upvotes
Delilah H.
seconding this
13 upvotes
Alexander Long
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. traffic used to be much pricey but now it's average.
1 upvotes
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