Hey folks, Military spouse here. With a population of 82,363, Mountain View is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Mountain View sits at 195.0 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Autumn Bennett
wish I knew this sooner
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Sadie Patel
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Gabriella Anderson
I've lived in Fairview for about 7 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Strong job market in several industries
- Active local events and festivals
- The job market scene is average
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. It's not for everyone but it works for us..