Sign In Register
Zoey T. living

Honest thoughts on life in Hillsborough

Anyone else feel this way? I'm originally from Denver and You can expect to pay around $3,501 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
13 upvotes

13 Replies

Noah Nguyen
big facts right here
38 upvotes
Hunter Edwards
glad someone said it
37 upvotes
Harper Williams
I work in hospitality here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is improving. Feel free to reach out with questions..
35 upvotes
Hailey Howard
Bought a house here in 2018 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone about the same since then.
34 upvotes
Jack Baker
I've lived in Fairview for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Active local events and festivals
- The public transit scene is average

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Dating scene is rough

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
31 upvotes
Evan Hill
exactly what I was thinking
22 upvotes
Leonardo Price
not my experience at all
22 upvotes
Roman Hill
I'm a nurse and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
20 upvotes
Sarah Parker
I'm a physical therapist and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
18 upvotes
Hannah S.
Hot take but it's exactly what I was looking for. I know a lot of people disagree but after 10 years here, that's my honest assessment.
8 upvotes
Aubrey Hernandez
Can confirm, been here 12 years.
8 upvotes
Jose Roberts
As someone who grew up here, it's been a really good experience overall. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much pricey but now it's excellent.
6 upvotes
Ryan Williams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.

I've been here 9 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is healthcare. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the cost of living is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is tough.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..
2 upvotes
← Back to Hillsborough Community