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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Audrey Price

Best neighborhoods to rent in Fountain Valley?

OK so My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoati...

14 replies 23 upvotes housing
Aaliyah G.

Moving to Fountain Valley -what should I know?

So, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs...

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Aaliyah G.

Moving to Fountain Valley with kids -good idea?

Hey everyone, Been living here since 2007. With a population of 56,358, Fountain Valley is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $1,018,600, which is pretty steep. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Does this match your experience?

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Willow Murphy

Best and worst neighborhoods in Fountain Valley

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. You can expect to pay around $2,507 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain Valley sits at 94.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, w...

3 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
miles_papa

Fountain Valley is underrated, change my mind

OK so It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here...

1 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Carson Allen

Most overrated things about Fountain Valley

OK so Been living here since 2008. Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,018,600, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,507/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no su...

0 replies 13 upvotes best-worst
Bella R.

Is it worth buying in Fountain Valley?

The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Fountain Valley? Cheers. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

3 replies 6 upvotes housing
Elizabeth Robinson

Affordable areas near Fountain Valley?

Been living here since 2022. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has investe...

0 replies 19 upvotes housing
Quinn Davis

First time home buyer in Fountain Valley

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. The median home value here is around $1,018,600, which is pretty steep. With a population of 56,358, Fountain Valley is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain Valley sits at 94....

14 replies 17 upvotes housing
Robert Phillips

Best coffee shops in Fountain Valley?

Hey everyone, We have two kids and It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. You can expect to pay around $2,507 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advi...

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Aurora Ross

Moving to Fountain Valley -what should I know?

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $1,018,600, which is pretty steep. Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain Valley sits at 94.9 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech sc...

5 replies 10 upvotes moving
Michael W.

Day-to-day life in Fountain Valley, CA

I'm retired and Household incomes average around $111,797 in Fountain Valley. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal for Fountain Valley? TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Evan O.

Freelancing from Fountain Valley -experience?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $1,018,600 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely...

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Carson Allen

Day-to-day life in Fountain Valley, CA

OK so Poverty rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

0 replies 30 upvotes living
Cooper M.

Things that make Fountain Valley unique

Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $1,018,600 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. T...

5 replies 17 upvotes best-worst
Michael W.

How are the schools in Fountain Valley?

First post here. My partner and I are Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $111,797 in Fountain Valley. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school syste...

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Aaliyah G.

Working remotely from Fountain Valley

Alright, I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 56,358, Fountain Valley is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? Traffic can be...

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Joshua Patel

Anyone work in healthcare in Fountain Valley?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $2,507/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. With a population of 56,358, Fountain Valley is a smaller city. It's a very car-dependent...

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Nathan Morales

Just moved to Fountain Valley, any tips?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a 49-year-old data analyst and With a population of 56,358, Fountain Valley is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $1,018,600 on average. Median household income is $111,797, which feels pretty solid for the area. The median home value here is around $1,018,600, ...

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Liam Cook

Worst things about Fountain Valley nobody talks about

I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Fountain Valley? Thanks for reading. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating tha...

5 replies 4 upvotes best-worst
Bella R.

Raising a family in Fountain Valley -thoughts?

I work in marketing and Crime rate is something to consider -Fountain Valley sits at 94.9 per 100K. With a population of 56,358, Fountain Valley is a smaller city. You can expect to pay around $2,507 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The suburbs are where...

10 replies 16 upvotes living
Evan O.

Moving to Fountain Valley for work -advice?

Hey folks, I've been here for 13 years and Household incomes average around $111,797 in Fountain Valley. With a population of 56,358, Fountain Valley is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. TIA!

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Isaiah Johnson

Best coffee shops in Fountain Valley?

Rent is about $2,507/month for a decent place. Median household income is $111,797, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $2,507 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are...

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Wyatt R.

Should I move to Fountain Valley or stay in New York?

Born and raised here. You can expect to pay around $2,507 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. Homes are going for about $1,018,600 on average. Household incomes average around $111,797 in Fountain Valley. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Pro...

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Evan O.

How are the schools in Fountain Valley?

Hey, Average temperature is around 65--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $111,797 in Fountain Valley. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Michael W.

Fountain Valley job market vs Baltimore

OK so Just moved here 8 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 56,358 people. Household incomes average around $111,797 in Fountain Valley. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Am I wrong here? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a ...

1 replies 9 upvotes jobs
Joseph Ramirez

How much do you pay for rent in Fountain Valley?

I've been here for 9 years and Household incomes average around $111,797 in Fountain Valley. Homes are going for about $1,018,600 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most ...

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Hailey Anderson

Unpopular opinion about Fountain Valley

Random thought, You can expect to pay around $2,507 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Elizabeth Robinson

Is it worth buying in Fountain Valley?

I'm originally from Omaha and You can expect to pay around $2,507 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $1,018,600, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $1,018,600 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. ...

16 replies 26 upvotes housing
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