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 scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Wesley H.
Moved here from Seattle about 8 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to housing market but Hope this helps!.
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Bella Howard
great question, following
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Gabriel Gonzalez
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much stable but now it's better than expected.
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Evan
it depends on the neighborhood
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Luca Martinez
as a local I can confirm
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Ava
Moved here from Nashville about 2 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to public transit but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Logan White
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Peyton Castillo
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Gabriella
Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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Luke Brooks
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in South for 5 years. Moved from Denver for my partner's job. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2018 at k and it's now worth up significantly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
real estate is strong here. finance is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are established for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's exactly what I was looking for. The outdoor scene is improving - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. South schools are improving. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Not very walkable outside downtown. Dating scene is rough. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 7/10. Definitely worth checking out.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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