Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and With a population of 76,945, Woodbury is a smaller city. Median household income is $126,222, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Any advice would be great.
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Kayden Roberts
Totally agree!
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Leonardo Mitchell
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it was the best decision I ever made. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Camila Gomez
glad someone said it
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Jose P.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cultural scene, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Isaiah Mitchell
I'm a contractor and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Bryan R.
noted, appreciate it
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Sophia Gray
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if healthcare matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jack
interesting, hadn't considered that
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mesa_valentina
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a nurse, 53, moved here 9 years ago from Seattle. I've lived in Maple Ridge and Lakewood, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Nice parks and green spaces
3. Decent public transit for the size
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Winters are long and cold
2. Homeless population growing downtown
3. The dating scene situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Maple Ridge: Great for young professionals. underrated vibes, walkable.
- Lakewood: 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 Seattle, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $80K-$110K here.
**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. 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.
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portlandliving2021
thanks for sharing
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Brooklyn B.
This.
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Lily Anderson
Used to live on the Cedar Grove side, now on the Greenfield side. Completely different vibe. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Hudson Hall
it depends on the neighborhood
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Noah D.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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