Curious what people think. My partner and I are With a population of 34,506, Fairborn is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great.
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Maya
good to know, thanks
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Alexa
Bought a house here in 2024 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Katherine Clark
As someone who grew up here, it exceeded my expectations. A lot has changed in the past few years though. traffic used to be much competitive but now it's tough.
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Violet
My experience has been mostly positive. it's been a really good experience overall. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kayden Murphy
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Aubrey Phillips
glad someone said it
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Jayden W.
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much growing but now it's challenging.
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Mackenzie Cooper
wish I knew this sooner
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Aubrey Mitchell
spot on
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Oliver James
haha yep pretty much
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Kinsley Alvarez
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a HR manager, 43, moved here 10 years ago from San Francisco. I've lived in Uptown and Maple Ridge, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Road conditions need improvement
2. Limited shopping options
3. The traffic situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Uptown: Great for singles. decent vibes, walkable.
- Maple Ridge: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from San Francisco, everything felt challenging. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $90K-$80K here.
**Final verdict:**
Definitely worth checking out.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Andrea H.
bump
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Nathan
Bought a house here in 2022 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Dominic Hall
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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indyvibes2021
Came here for retirement and stayed because it's been a really good experience overall. The healthcare is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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