Luke Morris moving Jul 25, 2025

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a college student here and Rent is about $3,016/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $637,800 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -French Valley sits at 62.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 66--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $132,605 in French Valley. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Anyone in a similar situation? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. 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 that. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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