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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 is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Low crime in most areas
- Lots of new development
- Walkable downtown

Cons:
- Rising rent prices
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Elizabeth Green
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Compared to Minneapolis it's solid.
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Aaliyah Turner
We moved here with our family and I have mixed feelings honestly. Schools in Midtown area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Caleb Gray
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Italian places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Savannah Mendoza
wish I knew this sooner
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Maverick Ramos
bump
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