Random thought, The unemployment rate is 1.2%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Anna Jackson
yeah no that's not right
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Greyson Alvarez
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Wesley T.
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's been a really good experience overall.
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Janet H.
I've lived in Fairview for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good schools in most areas
- The dating scene scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for singles. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Nathan Gutierrez
exactly what I was thinking
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Adrian Rogers
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Houston about 13 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are developing, gas is improving.
Socially, it exceeded my expectations. Hope this helps!.
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Connor
couldn't agree more
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Jacob Phillips
Saving this thread
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tulsaheart2020
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The community vibe is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Westside) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Easton Martinez
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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wild_asher45
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much established but now it's hit or miss.
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