What BestPlaces Users Say about Fairhope
Context:
Fairhope, Alabama is a small city located on the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. It has a population of approximately 20,000 residents and is known for its charming downtown area, beautiful parks and gardens, and active arts community. Many people are drawn to Fairhope for its peaceful and laid-back atmosphere, but what is it actually like to live there? Let's take a look at what some users have to say about their experience living in Fairhope.
User Reviews:
1) "I have lived in Fairhope for over 10 years and I absolutely love it here. The community is so welcoming and friendly, and there is always something fun going on downtown. Plus, the natural beauty of the area is unmatched." - Sarah, from BestPlaces.net
2) "Fairhope has a strong sense of community and is a great place to raise a family. The schools are top-notch and the parks and outdoor spaces are well-maintained. It's a peaceful and safe place to live." - Mark, from BestPlaces.net
3) "I recently moved to Fairhope and I have to say, I am impressed. The downtown area has a small-town charm with great shops and restaurants. And the views of the bay are breathtaking. It's a great place to retire or just enjoy a slower pace of life." - Rachel, from BestPlaces.net
4) "I lived in Fairhope for a few years and while the town itself is lovely, I found the cost of living to be quite high. It's definitely a retirement destination and not the most affordable for young professionals." - John, from BestPlaces.net
based on 13 ReviewsGet to know Fairhope with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Fairhope
The Good , The Bad and The Ugly of Fairhope - 6/21/2008
First the Good: Very slow pace. People are extremely nice and friendly, think Stepford Wives nice in a good way. Tons of things for young children to do including swimming, baseball, football, cheerleading, soccer, golf, tennis, yachting. Very family oriented. Family Madri Gras parades, July 4th, tons of family events. Very Safe. Downtown area is lovely, Pier at the Bay is great. Schools and teachers are Fabulous. If you have small children move here immediately. Great place to raise a troubled teen because there is nothing to do in Fairhope except hang with your parents.
The Bad: If you are young and single you will be bored out of your mind. Houses are overly expensive for the area, but are slowly coming down in price, about 1/3 % over priced. Shopping is awful, Walmart only. Unless you like overpriced boutiques. Restuarants are Mom and Pop grease joints. Night life: zero
The Ugly: Zoning nightmare: There are only 4 nice subdivisions to live in and all
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A wonderful community - 5/8/2007
Poor Caitlin,
She misses the whole point of Fairhope. We do have magnificent oaks and magnolias (and yes we have asses) but Fairhope is much more than that. It is a community of open minded individuals from all around the world. Yes, there are financial resources available to those of us who have located here. (Sell real estate in California and you can choose to live anywhere!) That doesn't make this wonderful community any less of a magnet for family oriented - community aware - art loving and peace seeking folks from around the world. I have enough resources to live anywhere in the world, and I choose Fairhope. God Bless the people who made this place what it
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A Sense of Place - 6/26/2006
No where in our state of Alabama does a community exude more of a sense of place than Fairhope. Our rich heritage, magnificent oaks and magnolias, our sparkling bay all draw tourists and
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