Reviews & Comments
Falls Church, VA
Growth too rapid for a small city -
11/3/2017I grew up in Falls Church and lived there most of my 50 something years. It has gone from a mostly working class town to a upper-income crowded city.
He powers that be have crammed in so many homes, restaurants and stores in this two square mile city. The traffic on the main street is horrendous! They have taken what little open space there was and filled it in with more homes. There are some small, nice parks.
This city is also a pass through city for commuters which makes the traffic even worse. Drivers in the DC Metro area (which Falls Church is part of) are very rude and there is a lot of road rage duet that and stressful jobs.
I always hated the summers here because they are so hot and humid, often in the 90s and occasionally in the low hundreds. Early autumn is the nicest time of year. Spring is often short but can be nice in April and May. Winters are unpredictable. One year there can be a blizzard which shuts everything down for weeks or it can be mild and 70 degrees at Christmas. Usually it's cold and cloudy and in the 30s to 40s.
Another city ruined by popularity and growth.
Bend, OR
Beautiful but overpriced and poor job selection. -
11/3/2017I have lived here for just over two years. Rents are ridiculously high for what you get. Good paying jobs are elusive. I have 30 years experience in my field yet can't find a decent paying position. As someone else noted many of the jobs open are in the service industry. People working those jobs cant afford to live here unless they take in roomates.
Yes, it is a beautiful area. Winters here are rough, fall and spring are short and often rainy. The only appreciable sunshine is in the summers which are hot and dry. This summer there were many wildfires nearby due to the summer drought. It's also very windy year around.
The people are for the most part very friendly. As the city has grown more crime and drugs are infiltrating the area.
The area is best for young people(under 30) that can live and work for $12 an hour and retirees. It's an expensive place to live.