What BestPlaces Users Say about Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio is a bustling city located in the heart of the Midwest. With a rich history and diverse population, it has quickly become a popular place to call home. But what are residents saying about living in Cleveland? According to many user reviews on Best Places, the city has a lot to offer but also has some drawbacks. Let's take a closer look at what people are saying about living in Cleveland.
According to user "JohnD," Cleveland has a lot to offer for those who love sports and the outdoors. They state, "Cleveland is a great place to live for sports fans and outdoor enthusiasts. There are plenty of parks and trails to explore, and the professional sports teams bring a lot of excitement to the city." However, they also mention that the weather can be a downside, saying "the winters can be brutal and the summers can get hot and humid."
On the other hand, user "ClevelandBound" shares a different perspective, saying "The weather in Cleveland is actually one of the things I love most about living here. We get to experience all four seasons and the changing colors of the trees in the fall are breathtaking." They also mention the city's cultural scene, stating "there are always events and festivals happening, and the food scene here is amazing."
Another user, "MidwestTransplant," talks about the cost of living in Cleveland. They state, "Compared to other cities, the cost of living in Cleveland is much more affordable. I was able to buy a house here without breaking the bank." However, they do mention a downside, saying "the job market can be a bit tough, so it may be challenging to find a well-paying job in certain industries."
Lastly, user "JenC" shares their experience as a parent in Cleveland. They state, "I moved to Cleveland when I was pregnant and have been raising my kids here. The public school system is not the best, but there are some great private school options. There are also plenty of family-friendly activities and attractions in the city." However, they mention that traffic can be a downside, saying "rush hour can be a nightmare, so be prepared to spend some time in the car if you have a commute."
In summary, user reviews about living in Cleveland vary but overall, the city offers a diverse range of activities and a relatively affordable cost of living. However, the weather, job market, and traffic are commonly mentioned as potential downsides.
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Cleveland Is Definitely Not the Land of Canaan - 7/21/2006
I have read other people's comments about other cities in which I was looking to move, and realized that every city has people who either love the city or hate the city. I know as long as I have God on my side, any city that I plan to move to will be prosperous. Unfortunately, I cannot say the same about Cleveland. I will give credit to the Oakwood Village/Bedford area where I grew up and went to school. The school district and neighborhood is wonderful. It has really changed for the good over the time that I lived there. Cleveland has some wonderful churches as well as good attractions. That is it. Cleveland's weather is horrible. If your favorite color is orange, you'll see plenty of orange barrels EVERY summer at the same places they were the previous summer. If you love sports, then you'll love our sport's motto: "We'll do it next year". Forget about a job, your chances of finding one with benefits is slim to none. It is a dog eat dog world here. All I can say is good
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Avoid Cleveland! - 7/19/2006
There are two seasons in Cleveland: freezing winter and scorching, humid summer. A very depressed region of the country with poor schools, characterless suburbs that keep expanding from the city's core and an enormous air and water pollution problem. People who say the city has made any kind of comeback must think putting a new Target and Home Depot 12 miles out of downtown is an improvement.
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Cleveland not for me - 7/16/2006
Have lived in Cleveland all my life and as a young african american female I'm very disappointed in the quality of life for young professionals. The social scene is almost obsolete very difficult to find individuals of the same caliber as myself. Most of the clubs are dark and raunchy. Nothing upscale nor classy to be a part of especially in the african american community. Cleveland is for those with little aspiration to do much at all besides go to work and come home which is fine if that works for you as for me I need a more. Even the malls are terrible. I can't wait to
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Affordable Housing, Lacks Professional Roles - 7/12/2006
Northeast Ohio has a lot of affordable housing, which is good, but lacks good job opportunities for mid-level and specialized professionals in almost all areas but customer service, banking and accounting. Most of the professional industries here are call centers and banks. A great place if you're looking for cheap housing and work in customer service, banking or have a
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2nd Snowiest Major City in U.S. - 6/10/2006
The Weather Channel recently named Cleveland the 2nd snowiest major city in the U.S. (Buffalo was #1). It's also one of the 10 windiest, coldest and cloudiest. The average snowfall of 45.9" listed on this site is inaccurate; the average at Cleveland Hopkins Airport, which is in one of the least snowiest parts of the Cleveland metro area, is 63.3". Many of the southern and eastern (especially) suburbs get substantially more snow than the airport does. As for the summers, while they aren't especially long, they are quite humid. Fall is the only pleasant season; Spring, if you want to call it that, is chilly and rainy, with at least one accumulating snowfall almost every April. Cleveland's long, harsh winters were the the number one reason that I left there for Cincinnati (job opportunities were the number two
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Cleveland School Systems - 5/15/2006
I work in the Cleveland School systems as a tutor and mentor. Education, in my opinion,is not the most important factor. The students aren't being taught because there are no disciplinary actions taken. Students aren't afraid to play around when it's time to learn because there are no consequences. They want to go to the office because that is where all their friends are. Mind you, this is one issue, there are too many issues to describe in this
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Rethink any relocation to OHIO, especially NE Ohio - 5/9/2006
We were forced by family circumstances to return to the NE Ohio area only to be blindsided by the economy. No jobs. No jobs. And we are educated, professionals with experience in education, IT, marketing and administration. Neither my husband or I have been able to find anything other than temporary employment, me at $15 per hour, him at $10...and he's the Ph.D! We'll be gone as soon as we resolve the family
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Is it just me? - 4/25/2006
I've lived in Cleveland all my life and I have watched it go down so much. Though you can see they are trying to change and become more like the bigger cities, but with the different government officials comes all the more drama. I have 3 kids I want a better education for them, but the public schools are overcrowded and understaffed. A lot of the teachers pay out the pocket for most of their own supplies. They are changing most schools to eliminate middle schools and junior high schools, but not making the buildings bigger. Overall Cleveland has a lot of potential, but they spend too much time thinking
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