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Hidden Hills, CA vs Charlottesville, VA

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I'm leaving this review because I feel I was fooled when I moved here. I am an equestrian and I was led to believe that this was a vibrant horse community.   More

Hidden Hills is a beautiful place. Rolling hills, three rail fences, neighbors who know and (mostly) like each other. Yes, it's a gated community (which I initially  More

Hidden Hills is a beautiful place. Rolling hills, three rail fences, neighbors who know and (mostly) like each other. Yes, it's a gated community (which I initially  More

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More