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What BestPlaces Users Say about Placentia
Placentia, California is a small city located in Orange County, known for its suburban atmosphere and strong sense of community. With a population of around 52,000, Placentia offers a variety of amenities and opportunities for residents. However, like any place, it has its pros and cons. To get a better understanding of what it's like to live in Placentia, let's take a look at some user reviews from BestPlaces.net.
According to "Jenn" who left a review in 2019, Placentia is a "beautiful and safe city with great schools and friendly neighbors." She mentions the city's low crime rate and well-maintained parks as some of the highlights. On the other hand, "Dave" who posted a review in 2018, describes Placentia as a "boring and overpriced place to live." He complains about the lack of entertainment options and high cost of living.
"Mary" who moved to Placentia in 2017, appreciates the city's central location and easy access to major highways. However, she also mentions the "lack of diversity" as a downside. In contrast, "Alex" who has lived in Placentia for over 20 years, praises the city's strong sense of community and "family-friendly" atmosphere. He adds, "it's a great place to raise kids and feel a sense of belonging."
Overall, Placentia seems to offer a safe and family-friendly environment with good schools and convenient location. However, residents have mixed opinions about the lack of diversity, high cost of living, and limited entertainment options. It may be a good fit for those looking for a quiet suburban lifestyle, but may not be for everyone.
based on 6 ReviewsGet to know Placentia with the latest comments and reviews from people who live in or have visited Placentia
CORRUPT - blocks critical comments on Facebook. - 2/27/2021
I lived in that city for almost 10 years and recently found out that both their city government and their police force are blocking people from leaving bad reviews of them on Facebook. This is AGAINST THE LAW. The courts have already decided that they cannot block bad comments about them on social media because they are public servants paid by tax dollars. VERY CORRUPT PLACE - STAY AWAY FROM
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Living in Placentia - 9/13/2011
PLACENTIA IS A GREAT PLACE TO LIVE. BEEN HERE SINCE 1980. EASY ACCESS TO FREEWAYS, PLENTY OF COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL BUSINESSES AROUND FOR EMPLOYMENT. NEARBY--GOLF COURSES, LAKE FISHING, SHOPPING MALLS, RESTAURANTS....... 12+/- MILES TO THE OCEAN AND EASY ACCESS. GREAT PLACE.
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Cheap Housing - 4/12/2010
If you rent, Placentia's not bad. I haven't noticed too much crime but there are quite a few reasonable apartments. Being close to a California State School has its
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Southern California - 3/3/2008
We live in a "quiet" suburb of Orange County California (south of Los Angeles). Pros: shopping, freeway access, airport availability, mountains, beaches. Cons: traffic, housing costs, population density. As retirees, we can travel outside of rush hours, but the window gets smaller all the
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A nice bedroom community - 1/15/2007
The City Government has had troubles over the years and still working on the sins of the past. City services will suffer if they can't get it straightened out soon. The community is very friendly. This is a bedroom community - not a lot of businesses, thus a low tax base, which is a problem for the City.
The people are very friendly and the community is family oriented.
The California climate is wonderful, but trying to enjoy all that this great state has to offer is a challenge due to heavy traffic almost every day of the week. I am a native of this area and love Orange County - north Orange County especially. I just wish a few less people did
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