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Daniel Y.
moving
Anyone regret moving to Fairborn?
It's a a smaller city city with about 34,506 people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots?
26 upvotes
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chill_jaxon92
Hot take but it exceeded my expectations. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
40 upvotes
Brooklyn A.
I'm a data analyst and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
35 upvotes
Emmett Robinson
literally same
31 upvotes
Michael Ross
Moved here last year, no regrets.
26 upvotes
Jacob Green
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Pine Hills for 9 years. Moved from Nashville for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
healthcare is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is underrated - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Pine Hills schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Road conditions need improvement. Limited entertainment options. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 9/10. Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Pine Hills for 9 years. Moved from Nashville for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is average. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 3-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
healthcare is strong here. real estate is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are manageable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is underrated - we have state parks within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Pine Hills schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Road conditions need improvement. Limited entertainment options. And dating scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 9/10. Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
21 upvotes
Lydia James
been saying this for years
20 upvotes
Sofia James
bump
19 upvotes
charlottesoul2026
good to know, thanks
17 upvotes
detroit_michael
Bought a house here in 2023 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
16 upvotes
Hunter Cook
Bought a house here in 2019 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
10 upvotes
John Roberts
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Mediterranean places. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
7 upvotes
Roman Sanchez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is traffic. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
3 upvotes