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Lillian Ramirez Sep 8, 2025

Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.

I'm a lawyer who relocated here from San Francisco about 9 years ago. The main reasons were a job opportunity and my partner's job.

Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good healthcare facilities
- Lots of new development happening

Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Not very walkable outside downtown

Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are stable, gas is tough.

Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..

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bostongirl2020 Sep 13, 2025

Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Definitely worth checking out..

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jaxon_life Sep 13, 2025

I've lived in Fairview for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from Seattle, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good internet infrastructure
- The safety scene is challenging

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Property taxes are high

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for retirees. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..

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