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Jordan Wilson
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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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Elizabeth Roberts
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 4 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
I've been here 4 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into skiing, this place is surprisingly good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the The Heights side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Santiago C.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want outdoor recreation, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
21 upvotes
Wyatt M.
wish I knew this sooner
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Jack Parker
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Tampa about 14 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are wild, gas is challenging.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Good luck with whatever you decide..
I'm a HR manager who relocated here from Tampa about 14 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- Four distinct seasons
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Homeless population growing downtown
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are wild, gas is challenging.
Socially, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Miles Lewis
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much developing but now it's hit or miss.
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Axel White
This.
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Victoria Anderson
Public transit is better than expected here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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