Hey folks, I'm retired and What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Audrey Cox
accurate
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local_miles78
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Grayson Taylor
spot on
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Addison Cruz
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 2 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Meadowbrook side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Ryan Williams
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Westside. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Asher R.
wish I knew this sooner
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Quinn Jackson
Bought a house here in 2017 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Isaac Reyes
Public transit is underrated here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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phoenix_easton
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's underrated for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in retail. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Kenneth A.
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is walkability. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Ruby A.
yep
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Willow Rogers
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want walkability, then yeah this place is great. But if housing market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jordan J.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Cedar Grove. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in consulting. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Isla Harris
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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