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70 discussions from residents and visitors

Sadie Edwards

Biggest downsides of living in Fullerton?

OK so I'm a remote worker and Rent is about $2,124/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. With a population of 141K, Fullerton is a mid-size city. Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to....

2 replies 48 upvotes best-worst
Logan J.

Best companies to work for in Fullerton?

We have two kids and It's a a mid-size city city with about 141K people. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $859,600 on average. Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. ...

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Arianna P.

Dog-friendly places in Fullerton?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 55-year-old sales rep and Household incomes average around $104,219 in Fullerton. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place ...

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Ronald M.

Best neighborhoods in Fullerton

First post here. Homes are going for about $859,600 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

7 replies 44 upvotes best-worst
Cora

Thinking about relocating to Fullerton from Salt Lake City

OK so Just moved here 1 months ago and It's a a mid-size city city with about 141K people. Household incomes average around $104,219 in Fullerton. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What are your go-to spots?

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indy_peyton

Fullerton in the winter — how bad?

So, Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What would you do? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighbor...

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Ronald M.

Worst things about living in Fullerton

Look, I love Fullerton, but let's be real about the downsides: Public transit needs work Property taxes are high Not much to complain about honestly Don't get me wrong, it's still a great place overall. But people should know what they're getting into.

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Autumn L.

Healthcare options in Fullerton?

Curious what people think. Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,124 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? TIA! Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be ro...

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Chloe S.

Moving to Fullerton with kids — good idea?

Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. Median household income is $104,219, which feels pretty solid for the area. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Anyone in a similar situation? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

3 replies 26 upvotes moving
indy_peyton

Things that make Fullerton unique

Household incomes average around $104,219 in Fullerton. Homes are going for about $859,600 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What would you do? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's chan...

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Arianna P.

Is Fullerton a good place to live?

First post here. With a population of 141K, Fullerton is a mid-size city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Fullerton? TIA! The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

3 replies 54 upvotes living
Hailey Foster

Housing in Fullerton compared to Seattle

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $2,124 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $104,219 in Fullerton. Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. Property taxes are high but you get good ser...

6 replies 55 upvotes housing
Lillian Cook

Considering Fullerton vs Los Angeles — help me decide

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2016. Rent is about $2,124/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $104,219 in Fullerton. Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 141K, Fullerton is a mid-size city. Night life is decent if you know the right spo...

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Aurora Robinson

Best restaurants in Fullerton?

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

1 replies 16 upvotes qa
Matthew

Raising a family in Fullerton — thoughts?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $2,124 for rent here. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. It's a a mid-size city city with about 141K people. The median home value here is around $859,600, which is pretty steep. The food scene here...

5 replies 54 upvotes living
Patrick G.

Cost of living reality check — Fullerton

Hi all, I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $2,124 for rent here. Median household income is $104,219, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. Cost of livin...

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John N.

Quick question about Fullerton

I grew up here but left for a while. Homes are going for about $859,600 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Sadie Edwards

Considering Fullerton vs Raleigh — help me decide

I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $2,124 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas ...

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Scott P.

How is Fullerton for outdoor activities?

Anyone else feel this way? It's a a mid-size city city with about 141K people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Elena Sanders

The good and bad of living in Fullerton

We have two kids and The median home value here is around $859,600, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,124/month for a decent place. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a ver...

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indy_peyton

What's it really like living in Fullerton?

OK so Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Should I be concerned?

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Chloe S.

Anyone else love living in Fullerton?

Alright, We're a young couple and Rent is about $2,124/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Fullerton sits at 266.1 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

11 replies 39 upvotes living
John N.

The good and bad of living in Fullerton

Anyone else feel this way? The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for...

6 replies 29 upvotes living
Skylar Flores

Living in Fullerton — the reality

We have two kids and Household incomes average around $104,219 in Fullerton. Homes are going for about $859,600 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or w...

3 replies 52 upvotes living
Paisley

What Fullerton does better than anywhere else

The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. Homes are going for about $859,600 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? TIA! There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting....

7 replies 52 upvotes best-worst
Aurora Robinson

Things Fullerton needs to improve

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $859,600, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Hone...

1 replies 19 upvotes best-worst
indy_peyton

Rent in Fullerton getting crazy

First post here. I relocated for work and Household incomes average around $104,219 in Fullerton. The median home value here is around $859,600, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,124/month for a decent place. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Honestly, I think it's a great plac...

3 replies 24 upvotes housing
William Gray

Rent vs buy in Fullerton — what makes sense?

I'm retired and Poverty rate is 8.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $104,219, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 62°F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, which is about average. There's a real sense of community in certain n...

12 replies 3 upvotes housing
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