Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 6.8%, which is concerning. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Hudson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Springfield. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in finance. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Logan Campbell
Used to live on the Eastside side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.