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Adeline Davis moving

What to expect moving to Stephenville?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Stephenville sits at 179.3 per 100K. Rent is about $1,128/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 21,345 people. The median home value here is around $226,300, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 9.1%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Appreciate any input. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lot in new development. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Adam Mitchell
not my experience at all
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Robert Reed
Moved here from Charlotte about 8 years ago. I have mixed feelings honestly. Still getting used to public transit but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Justin J.
I've lived in Fairview for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Close to major attractions
- The dating scene scene is pretty good

The downsides:
- Not very walkable outside downtown
- Road conditions need improvement

Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for families. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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