Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and The median home value here is around $296,800, which seems about average. Median household income is $58,884, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 11,429 people. Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Lucas C.
Moved here from Raleigh about 6 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to food scene but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Greyson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Raleigh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Springfield. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Chloe Phillips
Bought a house here in 2023 and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Chloe
exactly what I was thinking
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violet_runner
Bought a house here in 2022 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Katherine Wood
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are competitive. You get used to it after the first year.
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mountain_liam77
couldn't agree more
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Aiden Miller
yeah no that's not right
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Peyton Hughes
seconding this
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fresnorider2021
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is pet-friendliness. it exceeded my expectations. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Lillian R.
I've lived in Sunset for about 8 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Close to major attractions
- Diverse dining options
- The outdoor recreation scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Roman Watson
honestly same experience here
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Mason
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in South area are challenging. Kids love it here.
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