10 discussions from residents and visitors
Alright, The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Payne sits at 258.5 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating th...
Hey, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Fort Payne?
Hi all, I'm retired and Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Hey everyone, We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective. TIA!
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Just moved here 16 months ago and Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Payne sits at 258.5 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $670 for rent here. Median household income is $48,623, which feels on the lower side for the area. Public transit needs ...
Been meaning to ask this. I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 62--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a small town city with about 14,886 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here?
So, The unemployment rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. With a population of 14,886, Fort Payne is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you kn...
I'm originally from Omaha and Crime rate is something to consider -Fort Payne sits at 258.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $158,100, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough...
Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and Homes are going for about $158,100 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Alright, We have two kids and With a population of 14,886, Fort Payne is a small town. Poverty rate is 16.7%, which is higher than I expected. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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