Lisa B.
moving
Just moved to Fayetteville from Atlanta — first impressions
We made the move 5 ago and here are my first impressions:
Cost of living is reasonable for what you get. Rent runs about $1,179/month for a typical apartment. Weather is moderate — about 63F average.
Biggest surprise: How much I actually like it here
Biggest disappointment: Nightlife is limited
Overall, it works for our family.
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Beverly M.
Traffic is the worst part honestly. But if you live near work it's fine.
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Lisa B.
I work in government and finding a job wasn't hard. Took about 6 months.
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Lisa B.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. Great value for the money.
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Kayla O.
Check out the Southside area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Kayla O.
Moved here last year. No regrets. So many outdoor activities.
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Eric M.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is drive around neighborhoods at different times before committing. Makes a big difference.
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Eric M.
Can confirm the safety issue. But it really depends on the neighborhood. Downtown and Midtown are perfectly safe.
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Beverly M.
Check out the University District area. Way more affordable and still close to everything.
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Beverly M.
My kids love it here. So many parks and activities. Great value for the money.
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Kayla O.
Weather is the biggest factor for us. Four seasons are nice, not too extreme either way.
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Beverly M.
Totally agree with this. I've been here 15 years and my experience is very similar.
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Beverly M.
This is so helpful, thanks for sharing! We're moving to Fayetteville next month.
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Eric M.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is check out the local Facebook groups for neighborhood info. Makes a big difference.
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Beverly M.
Great post! One thing I'd mention is check out the local Facebook groups for neighborhood info. Makes a big difference.
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