I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 10,046, Woodburn is a small town. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Let me know your thoughts. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Bobby M.
hard disagree but ok
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Jace Long
Used to live on the Lakewood side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Aubrey Nguyen
Bought a house here in 2020 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Autumn W.
Used to live on the Fairview side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Melanie W.
glad someone said it
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James M.
I'm a software engineer and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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Everett Moore
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value walkability, you'll love it. The food scene is genuinely decent and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from LA, be prepared for the culture shock. school system 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.
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Hazel Gutierrez
I've lived in Fairview for about 4 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 Miami, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The walkability scene is solid
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Dating scene is rough
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. No regrets on my end..
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Jackson Jones
I work in engineering here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is better than expected. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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