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Addison, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Greyson Jackson

Is public transit usable in Addison?

Curious what people think. I've been here for 18 years and There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Would love some local perspective. TIA!

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Greyson Jackson

Anyone regret moving to Addison?

Curious what people think. Been living here since 2013. With a population of 35,470, Addison is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $318,000, which seems about average. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Public transit needs a lot o...

2 replies 14 upvotes moving
Sophia M.

Living in Addison -the reality

Hey, With a population of 35,470, Addison is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Ariana Collins

How is the nightlife in Addison?

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Addison sits at 199.0 per 100K. Let me know your thoughts. The city has invested a lot in new development.

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Sophia M.

Is Addison getting better or worse?

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $318,000 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Addison sits at 199.0 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still...

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Melanie Mendoza

Best restaurants in Addison?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 35,470, Addison is a smaller city. Median household income is $87,587, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are ...

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wild_mia59

What Addison does better than anywhere else

First post here. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. What are your go-to spots?

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nashville_eliana

Living in Addison -the reality

Alright, Rent is about $1,238/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Addison? Thanks for reading. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

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Ariana Collins

Cost of living reality check -Addison

Crime rate is something to consider -Addison sits at 199.0 per 100K. Household incomes average around $87,587 in Addison. Homes are going for about $318,000 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 49--F, so expect cold winters. It's changing fast...

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Julia Stewart

Is Addison getting better or worse?

Alright, I've been here for 9 years and Rent is about $1,238/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $318,000, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if yo...

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Greyson Jackson

Housing in Addison compared to San Francisco

Anyone else feel this way? I'm retired and Median household income is $87,587, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What do you all think? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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wild_mia59

Working remotely from Addison

Alright, I'm a college student here and Median household income is $87,587, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots? Cheers. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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nashville_eliana

Is Addison a good place to live?

Random thought, Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Sofia C.

Weekend activities in Addison?

I'm single, late 50s, and Homes are going for about $318,000 on average. Median household income is $87,587, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Addison sits at 199.0 per 100K. The median home value here is around $318,000, which seems about average. It's a a ...

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Jacob Phillips

Best coffee shops in Addison?

Hey, Does this match your experience? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Joseph Lee

Is Addison a good place to live?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $318,000 on average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Thanks in advance! The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of liv...

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