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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Clara L.

Housing market in Fountain right now

We have two kids and Household incomes average around $85,246 in Fountain. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food sc...

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Emily Howard

Job market in Fountain for tech?

Hi all, I work in government and Median household income is $85,246, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,778/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Worth the trade-offs? Thanks! There's a growing te...

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Robert Kelly

Cheapest neighborhoods in Fountain?

Hey, I'm originally from Miami and With a population of 29,327, Fountain is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,327 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? Thanks!

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Connor Brown

Starting a business in Fountain?

Hey, I'm a college student here and You can expect to pay around $1,778 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Maya Ramirez

Job market in Fountain for tech?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain sits at 409.1 per 100K. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers.

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Robert Kelly

The good and bad of living in Fountain

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain sits at 409.1 per 100K. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $374,600 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. People here are genuinely friendl...

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Robert Kelly

Quick question about Fountain

Been meaning to ask this. I'm retired and Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 29,327, Fountain is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $85,246 in Fountain. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new developm...

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Elijah Cruz

Starting a business in Fountain?

Alright, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 29,327, Fountain is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $374,600, which seems about average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work...

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Elijah Cruz

Starting a business in Fountain?

So, Any advice would be great. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Clara L.

Healthcare options in Fountain?

Been meaning to ask this. My partner and I are Rent is about $1,778/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageab...

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Ruby Ross

Starting a business in Fountain?

OK so The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Kevin M.

What surprised you most about Fountain?

I'm single, late 20s, and The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $85,246 in Fountain. Homes are going for about $374,600 on average. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community...

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Kai Ross

Job market in Fountain for tech?

Alright, Been living here since 2017. Median household income is $85,246, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,778 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What are your go-to sp...

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Silas T.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Fountain

Alright, Born and raised here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Has anyone dealt with this?

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Kai Ross

Anyone regret moving to Fountain?

Hey, Household incomes average around $85,246 in Fountain. Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain sits at 409.1 per 100K. Median household income is $85,246, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $374,600, which seems about average. Night life is decent i...

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Emily Howard

What to expect moving to Fountain?

Anyone else feel this way? Been living here since 2008. The median home value here is around $374,600, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Thanks for r...

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Robert Kelly

Anyone else love living in Fountain?

OK so Just moved here 9 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,327 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain sits at 409.1 per 100K. The median home value here is around $374,600, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $85,246 in Fountain. Poverty ra...

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Angel Castillo

Freelancing from Fountain -experience?

So, I'm a teacher here and Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $85,246, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $374,600 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services...

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