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Eli T. moving

What to expect moving to Fontana?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $558,500 on average. Poverty rate is 8.9%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $1,733 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What neighborhoods would you suggest? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Peyton Perez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.

I've been here 13 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is weather. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into running, this place is challenging.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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