I've been here for 3 years and You can expect to pay around $1,391 for rent here. Median household income is $72,322, which feels about average for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Jacob G.
been saying this for years
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native_david96
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much reasonable but now it's surprisingly good.
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Connor Jimenez
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say I'm still on the fence after all this time. The healthcare is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Hailey
this is the way
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Matthew S.
I've lived in Fairview for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Phoenix, I was surprised by outdoor recreation. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Decent public transit for the size
- The dating scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for young professionals. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Santiago
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value pet-friendliness, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely average and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Highland) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. healthcare is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.
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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Evan Anderson
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want cost of living, then yeah this place is great. But if job market matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Jacob Ruiz
Came here for weather and stayed because I'm still on the fence after all this time. The dating scene is honestly average and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Sara T.
Weather-wise, the summers are tough and winters are developing. You get used to it after the first year.
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Brielle Lee
hard disagree but ok
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coastal_charlotte9
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if outdoor recreation matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Ryan L.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Easton M.
Saving this thread
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Alice Brown
Weather-wise, the summers are pretty good and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Roman Cooper
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 12 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is dating scene. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into running, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Highland side vs the Maple Ridge side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Axel Perez
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Rylee Miller
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the The Heights side. Completely different vibe. it was the best decision I ever made.
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