Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 34.1%, which is higher than I expected. The median home value here is around $79,200, which is actually reasonable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What are your go-to spots?
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Ann R.
I work in real estate here and it's exactly what I was looking for. The job market for my field is tough. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Nevaeh A.
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Dominic B.
Came here for family and stayed because it exceeded my expectations. The public transit is honestly solid and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Cooper R.
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Silas Anderson
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. school system used to be much established but now it's better than expected.
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Delilah G.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Pine Hills. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in real estate. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Ryan Edwards
I've lived in East for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Minneapolis, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The school system scene is improving
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Dominic H.
I've been living here for 4 years and I'd say there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The pet-friendliness is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Vivian
Came here for retirement and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The traffic is honestly surprisingly good and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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