Lillian Cook moving Dec 5, 2025

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 spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The weather takes some getting used to. Let me know your thoughts. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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