I'm single, late 40s, and Homes are going for about $174,100 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Newark sits at 296.0 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 50,393 people. Poverty rate is 11.8%, which is around average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Has anyone dealt with this? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Jace W.
literally same
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Mateo
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are growing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Lillian Turner
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Fairview for 15 years. Moved from Miami for family. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is better than expected. We bought in 2020 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
construction is strong here. government is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are reasonable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it's improved dramatically in recent years. The outdoor scene is hit or miss - we have ski resorts within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Fairview schools are excellent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Rising rent and home prices. Not a lot of cultural diversity. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For couples, I'd say this is a 5/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Amelia M.
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in Midtown area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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detroit_wyatt
preach
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Waylon Martinez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is healthcare. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Adrian Lewis
honestly same experience here
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Eli
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if walkability matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Amelia W.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Hope this helps!.
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vegaslocal2022
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I love the pace of life here.
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Ariana Adams
I work in consulting here and I love the pace of life here. The job market for my field is average. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Owen Edwards
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's been a really good experience overall. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Owen K.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in engineering. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 13 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Stella Gonzalez
Moved here from San Francisco about 2 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to safety but No regrets on my end..
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