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title: New to the Evansville Region? Start Here!
description: With affordable living, short commutes, and a welcoming community, you've found the perfect spot to settle. Here's everything you need to get started.
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# New to the Evansville Region? Start Here!
## So you're moving to Evansville, huh? Welcome to the neighborhood!
Whether you rolled into town for a new job, the modest cost of living, or just because your GPS said *trust me*, you've landed somewhere pretty special. And yes, we know Evansville probably wasn't on your childhood vision board next to "becoming an astronaut" *🚀*, but stick around, because this river city has a funny way of growing on people.
Evansville has flown under the radar for a while, but things are changing quickly. People are packing up moving trucks and heading here on purpose, and once you see the numbers, you'll understand why. Let's break down what's drawing folks to the region, and more importantly, how to make your own move a whole lot smoother.
### Why You'll Love Calling Evansville *Home*
Turns out, a lot of Americans are tired of paying big-city prices for a shoebox apartment and a two-hour commute. Evansville flips that script entirely. Evansville consistently ranks as one of the most [affordable places to live](https://costoflivingdata.com/cost-of-living/in/evansville/) in America. Translation: your paycheck goes way further here instead of evaporating the minute rent is due.
And sure, saving money is pretty great, but let’s take it one step further: it's also about reclaiming your free time. How does that happen round here? Well, the average commute in the Evansville region is a mere 18 minutes. That's barely enough time to finish a podcast, let alone complain about traffic. Earn more, spend less, and get home before the game starts? Not a bad trade-off, if you ask us. 👌
Remote workers have caught on, too. The Wall Street Journal [ranked Evansville](https://eisforeveryone.com/evansville-ranks-high-on-top-places-for-remote-workers-list) the third-best city for remote workers in the entire country. So if your job lives on a laptop, you can set up shop here, join one of the region's many coworking spaces, and still make it to happy hour on time. 🥂
As for the job market itself, Evansville's economy runs on some serious heavy hitters. Healthcare, advanced manufacturing, and logistics are the region's backbone, with major employers like [Deaconess Hospital](https://careers.deaconess.com/us/en), [Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana](https://eisforeveryone.com/stories/work/toyota), and [Ascension St. Vincent](https://jobs.ascension.org/us/en) putting down deep roots here.
### Beyond the Paycheck: What to Expect from Everyday Life
While the affordability alone draws in transplants, the long and short of it is that it's just dandy to live here. How so, you might ask?
We're talking 75+ annual events and festivals, 116+ public parks, 175+ miles of trails, 7 breweries, and 25+ art galleries and museums. The cost of living is 20% below the national average, and the region is a short drive from major destinations: Louisville is 2 hours away, Nashville 2.5 hours, and Indianapolis about 3 hours.
Since the Belong Here relocation incentive program launched, we've welcomed 75 new households and 181 individuals to the region from 26 different states, including New York, California, Texas, and Florida.
The average wage of incoming talent? A cool $110,769. And the retention rate of participants who've moved? 99%.
That’s proof that once people get here, they stay. You could say Evansville's Midwestern allure is pretty darn irresistible.
### Let Our Newcomers' Guide Do the Heavy Lifting for You
Moving to a new city comes with a loooong to-do list... and a *lot* of questions. That’s what we’re here for.
The [Evansville Newcomers' Guide](https://eisforeveryone.com/welcome/newcomers-guide) is built to take some of that weight off your shoulders. Think of it as your go-to cheat sheet for getting settled without the endless internet searching. 🔎
We’ve put together practical info on neighborhoods, local dining, things to do, healthcare, schools, and all the small-but-important details that help a new place start to feel like home.Â
Inside the guide, we’ve got every tidbit of info you need to help you hit the ground running:
- **Higher Education Guide:** get to know the [universities and schools](https://eisforeveryone.com/welcome/education) that can help you or your kids find rewarding, successful careers.
- **Neighborhood Explorer:** Find the right fit based on your lifestyle, budget, and priorities. Pssst… no matter where you land, the Evansville region offers oodles of [affordable neighborhoods](https://eisforeveryone.com/welcome/affordable-living)!
- **Dining & Living Guide:** eat and live (or hike!) like a local from day one thanks to our insider’s guide to the best [dining](https://eisforeveryone.com/things-to-do/for-the-food-e), [events](https://eisforeveryone.com/things-to-do/events), and [outdoor recreation](https://eisforeveryone.com/things-to-do/explore) spots in town
- **Employer & Job Resources:** Whether you're relocating for a role, looking for an [internship](https://eisforeveryone.com/welcome/career-opportunities/internships), or still exploring [career options](https://eisforeveryone.com/welcome/career-opportunities), the region's job market is worth a look
These resources are designed to answer the questions you didn't even know you had yet.
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## Welcome to the Neighborhood, Friend.
Moving to a new city is a big leap, but Evansville makes landing on your feet a lot easier than most places. With an affordable cost of living, short commutes, strong job opportunities, and a community that genuinely likes meeting new people, you picked a solid place to plant roots.
Do yourself a favor and check out the [Evansville Newcomers' Guide](https://eisforeveryone.com/welcome/newcomers-guide) before you even unpack your boxes. It's packed with local knowledge that usually takes years to pick up (minus the years). Welcome to Evansville. We're glad you're here. 🏡
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