Where to rent a house if I work in Fairfield?

[lakefront]

If you are an educated professional with a decent income, consider Wyoming, Mariemont, or Madeira for good small school districts.

Or for good larger school districts try Blue Ash (Sycamore schools), Montgomery, or Mason.

As a long time Cinci resident, teacher, and educational administrator, these are the only places I'd consider sending my kids to school (other than Indian Hill -- pristine wealthy estate area, or pricey prep schools like 7 Hills, CCD, or SCD)


I would avoid the Fairfield/Lakota school districts. Lots of people commute 15-30 minutes to work in Cinci. Once you find the right route it's not so bad commuting.

[aquila]

I would not avoid the Lakota district. Can you post reasons for why you believe it is subpar and should be avoided? Or is it simply that you're anti-suburbs and would prefer to keep people in Hamilton County? Whether you're an educator or not, I think it's a little ill-considered of you to put down an obviously highly-rated district such as Lakota.

And FYI...Mariemont?? It's hardly within an easy 30-minute drive of Fairfield.

[unusualfire]

^ Can't he just have his own opinions from his own experiences. Mariemont is a good drive from Fairfield. Might as well live in Dayton. lol

[aquila]

Of course he can have his own opinion. I just resent the implication that Lakota is somehow a bad school district. Besides, I think lakefront overlooked what the OP said about working in Fairfield. A commute to downtown is irrelevant.

[lydunn]

I have to agree Lakota has a great school system. Just courious why you don't think so.[I[/i]

Originally Posted by aquila

I would not avoid the Lakota district. Can you post reasons for why you believe it is subpar and should be avoided? Or is it simply that you're anti-suburbs and would prefer to keep people in Hamilton County? Whether you're an educator or not, I think it's a little ill-considered of you to put down an obviously highly-rated district such as Lakota.

And FYI...Mariemont?? It's hardly within an easy 30-minute drive of Fairfield.

[mike1003]

Originally Posted by theglassman

Thank you!!

I have great deal to digest here as many of the names you gave me mean nothing...but I will be in the area this weekend so my wife and I can check out some of the areas you mentioned.

Since you were so helpful, let me be a little more specific. The house that I am selling, due to the downturn will only yield about $230,000.
Should it sell, what areas in or within 30 minutes from Fairfield can I go to to look for a 3 - 4 bedroom house for about this much money...or am I on a fools errand?
As my wife is pregnant, good schools, and a safe and quiet community are important to me.

Thanks again for your help.

S.G.

The market is so soft in Fairfield right now, you can do very well for 230K.