All Countries
Wayne H.
qa
Best pizza in Fresno? And don't say chains
So I travel for work but Fresno is home base. Hit me with your honest opinions.
107 upvotes
14 Replies
Lucas R.
That tracks.
50 upvotes
Violet P.
Great question. Here's my honest take after 7 years:
The good:
- Good parks and trails
- Active community events
- Easy to meet people
The not-so-good:
- Limited public transit
- Tourist crowds
The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now.. I'd say for retirees, Fresno is excellent. DM me if you want more details.
The good:
- Good parks and trails
- Active community events
- Easy to meet people
The not-so-good:
- Limited public transit
- Tourist crowds
The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now.. I'd say for retirees, Fresno is excellent. DM me if you want more details.
42 upvotes
Skylar Williams
OK let me break this down from someone who's been here a while.
Tower District vs Old Fig: completely different vibes. Tower District is more solid with a younger crowd and nightlife. Old Fig is growing and better for couples.
Cost-wise, expect /mo minimum for anything decent in Tower District. In Old Fig you can find stuff for /mo.
The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now.. The school system in {hood} is actually {adj}.
Tower District vs Old Fig: completely different vibes. Tower District is more solid with a younger crowd and nightlife. Old Fig is growing and better for couples.
Cost-wise, expect /mo minimum for anything decent in Tower District. In Old Fig you can find stuff for /mo.
The weather took some getting used to but I actually love it now.. The school system in {hood} is actually {adj}.
41 upvotes
Ian Wright
Glad someone said it.
39 upvotes
Kai B.
I'd highly recommend checking out Madera area. Downtown has improved dramatically since I first moved here.. Plus the food options around there are excellent.
39 upvotes
Cooper B.
Nah.
35 upvotes
Noah J.
Parent of two in Clovis. Schools are underrated here. People here are friendlier than I expected coming from {other}.. Would recommend visiting before deciding.
34 upvotes
Robert Martinez
Real talk.
29 upvotes
zoe_girl
Gonna share a detailed perspective since most replies are pretty surface-level.
I'm a remote worker in Tower District. Been here since 2021. The food scene in {hood} is honestly incredible..
Neighborhood-wise, Tower District has really transformed in the past few years. Old Fig is the up-and-coming spot right now. Madera area is where I'd look if budget is a concern.
Job market for nonprofit: excellent. For tech: quiet.
I keep discovering new spots even after {yr} years.
Happy to answer questions.
I'm a remote worker in Tower District. Been here since 2021. The food scene in {hood} is honestly incredible..
Neighborhood-wise, Tower District has really transformed in the past few years. Old Fig is the up-and-coming spot right now. Madera area is where I'd look if budget is a concern.
Job market for nonprofit: excellent. For tech: quiet.
I keep discovering new spots even after {yr} years.
Happy to answer questions.
25 upvotes
Easton Thompson
I'll give you a thorough answer since I've been through this exact situation.
I moved to Herndon from San Diego about 4 years ago. Initially I missed home a lot. But after settling in, The school system in {hood} is actually {adj}..
A few things I'd recommend:
- Check out Herndon and Old Fig for housing
- Get a car if you don't have one - transit is limited
- Try the farmers market on Saturday mornings
The biggest adjustment was housing. I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night.. Overall I'd give Fresno a 9/10 for families.
I moved to Herndon from San Diego about 4 years ago. Initially I missed home a lot. But after settling in, The school system in {hood} is actually {adj}..
A few things I'd recommend:
- Check out Herndon and Old Fig for housing
- Get a car if you don't have one - transit is limited
- Try the farmers market on Saturday mornings
The biggest adjustment was housing. I've never felt unsafe walking around {hood} at night.. Overall I'd give Fresno a 9/10 for families.
18 upvotes
Ryan S.
My experience has been different actually. I found that The school system in {hood} is actually {adj}.. Maybe it depends on which part of Fresno you're in.
17 upvotes
Kennedy Ramos
Glad someone said it.
17 upvotes
Camila P.
I'd highly recommend checking out Southeast. Honestly the biggest downside is {downside}.. Plus the food options around there are improving.
6 upvotes
Lillian R.
Been here 11 years, can vouch for this.
4 upvotes