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Connor Young
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How are the schools in Woodbury?
The median home value here is around $207,900, which is actually reasonable.
14 upvotes
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Brielle Brooks
not my experience at all
31 upvotes
Axel W.
I'm a chef and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
31 upvotes
Emily Howard
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
23 upvotes
Sofia H.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Hope this helps!.
22 upvotes
Autumn W.
yeah no that's not right
19 upvotes
Sarah Williams
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 51, moved here 9 years ago from New York. I've lived in East and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The traffic situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for couples. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: 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 New York, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$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.
Background: I'm a marketing manager, 51, moved here 9 years ago from New York. I've lived in East and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Four distinct seasons
3. Strong sense of community
4. The people are generally surprisingly good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Bugs and humidity in summer
3. The traffic situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for couples. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: 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 New York, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $40K-$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.
16 upvotes
William Brown
I've lived in Eastside for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The housing market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good schools in most areas
- The housing market scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
15 upvotes
Riley
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Seattle 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 Sunset. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
No regrets on my end..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in consulting. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
No regrets on my end..
11 upvotes