Hey, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $47,855 in Holiday City-Berkeley. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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kennedy_life
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Autumn Allen
I've lived in Fairview for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Four distinct seasons
- The walkability scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Noah Hernandez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem challenging.
I've been here 13 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's reasonable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is underrated.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Downtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Kinsley B.
Moved here from Baltimore about 14 years ago. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Still getting used to cost of living but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Christian Collins
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Springfield. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in construction. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Eli
Moved here from Houston about 11 years ago. it was the best decision I ever made. Still getting used to walkability but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Mia Rogers
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much stable but now it's average.
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Weston Jones
good to know, thanks
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Cameron Chavez
Used to live on the Lakewood side, now on the East side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Silas Cook
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to San Francisco it's challenging.
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mountain_elijah38
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Declan Ramos
bump
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Matthew Diaz
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Eastside area are underrated. Kids love it here.
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Everett G.
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Midtown area are average. Kids love it here.
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