All Countries
Kaylee Long
best-worst
Top 5 things I love about Placentia
Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Does this match your experience?
14 upvotes
20 Replies
proud_camila95
Weather-wise, the summers are underrated and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
40 upvotes
Greyson Flores
hmm interesting perspective
38 upvotes
nicholas_mind
couldn't agree more
30 upvotes
sf_delilah
nah I disagree
30 upvotes
Olivia Jimenez
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are tough, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
29 upvotes
Clara
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Uptown for 15 years. Moved from Phoenix for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. hospitality is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Uptown schools are hit or miss. 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. Nightlife is limited. Homeless population growing downtown. And weather can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 5/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
I've been in Uptown for 15 years. Moved from Phoenix for work. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is solid. We bought in 2017 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 1-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
manufacturing is strong here. hospitality is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have mountains within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Uptown schools are hit or miss. 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. Nightlife is limited. Homeless population growing downtown. And weather can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For young professionals, I'd say this is a 5/10. It's not for everyone but it works for us.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
28 upvotes
Reagan C.
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much reasonable but now it's excellent.
24 upvotes
zoey_walker
big facts right here
22 upvotes
Samuel Jackson
yep
21 upvotes
Sebastian Bailey
Moved here from Denver about 15 years ago. it's been a really good experience overall. Still getting used to community vibe but Good luck with whatever you decide..
19 upvotes
Leah R.
Public transit is average here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it's improved dramatically in recent years.
15 upvotes
Eva Morris
Can confirm, been here 6 years.
13 upvotes
Matthew King
it depends on the neighborhood
10 upvotes
Dylan Nelson
following this thread
9 upvotes
Arianna Turner
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
If you value housing market, you'll love it. The safety is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Charlotte, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
8 upvotes
Clara Nelson
literally same
8 upvotes
Natalie W.
Bought a house here in 2024 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone about the same since then.
8 upvotes
Kinsley Ward
+1
7 upvotes
Addison Campbell
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..
5 upvotes
oakland_arianna
noted, appreciate it
2 upvotes