Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairfield sits at 197.1 per 100K. Rent is about $1,145/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $218,100, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Should I be concerned?
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Naomi Allen
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Sebastian Y.
As someone who grew up here, it's improved dramatically in recent years. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much competitive but now it's surprisingly good.
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Dominic Turner
I've lived in Old Town for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's exactly what I was looking for. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Strong job market in several industries
- The job market scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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