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Andrew Lee moving

Planning a move to San Fernando -neighborhoods?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 8.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $79,694, which feels about average for the area. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Elizabeth Richardson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.

I've been here 4 years and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is improving.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Sebastian Long
been saying this for years
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Eleanor Moore
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Vietnamese places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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