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Katherine Taylor
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Affordable areas near Woodward?
OK so Rent is about $839/month for a decent place. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Owen White
I've lived in Riverside for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good healthcare facilities
- The walkability scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Definitely worth checking out..
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good healthcare facilities
- The walkability scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Definitely worth checking out..
40 upvotes
minneapoliswalker2023
as a local I can confirm
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Reagan Phillips
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much established but now it's challenging.
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Aiden Rodriguez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 10 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into running, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
I've been here 10 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the public transit is legit. And if you're into running, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Uptown side vs the West side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Landon Morgan
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Pittsburgh 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 Pine Hills. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in government. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in government. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Jameson Cooper
I've lived in Oak Park for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- The public transit scene is tough
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good healthcare facilities
- The public transit scene is tough
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited high-paying job options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
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Elena Perez
couldn't agree more
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Leah Edwards
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 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 Pine Hills. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Pine Hills. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Caleb Moore
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Tampa about 8 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is improving.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
I'm a nurse who relocated here from Tampa about 8 years ago. The main reasons were family and my partner's job.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
Cons that are real:
- Nightlife is limited
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it solid compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are affordable, gas is improving.
Socially, it's been a really good experience overall. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Caleb Reyes
This.
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Henry W.
Bought a house here in 2023 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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