So, I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,735/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.
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Natalie Chavez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Sunset. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in education. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Gabriel Jackson
thanks for sharing
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Lydia Garcia
I'm a real estate agent and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Bryan M.
As someone who grew up here, it's not perfect but it works for me. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much growing but now it's solid.
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Aaron Kim
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Korean places. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Matthew M.
following this thread
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Andrew White
I've lived in West for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- The housing market scene is improving
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for remote workers. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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