Fenton, MI Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

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72 Upvotes
Jordan Wilson

Just moved to Fenton, any tips?

Curious what people think. The median home value here is around $211,700, which is actually reasonable.

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Jordan Wilson

Unpopular opinion about Fenton

Hello, I relocated for work and With a population of 11,950, Fenton is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Fenton sits at 186.2 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is about average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'...

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Sebastian Kelly

Pros and cons of Fenton after 15 years

Hey folks, The median home value here is around $211,700, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $211,700 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I overthinking this? TIA! The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, f...

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Sebastian Kelly

Affordable areas near Fenton?

So, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is about average. The median home value here is around $211,700, which is actually reasonable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent ci...

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Eva Phillips

Day-to-day life in Fenton, MI

Military spouse here. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $211,700 on average. Average temperature is around 47--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Hannah Baker

Fenton housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Household incomes average around $83,077 in Fenton. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up...

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Nova C.

Healthcare options in Fenton?

OK so Homes are going for about $211,700 on average. Rent is about $1,323/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,323 for rent here. Median household income is $83,077, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech sc...

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Hudson Adams

How much do you pay for rent in Fenton?

The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I wrong here?

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Hudson Adams

Is Fenton a good place to live?

Hello, Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Should I be concerned?

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