Longtime lurker here, I'm originally from Kansas City and Homes are going for about $504,400 on average. Household incomes average around $71,767 in Arden-Arcade. The median home value here is around $504,400, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Janet C.
The food scene here is solid. Tons of great Asian places. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Jackson Hill
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in legal. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Vietnamese.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Willow Torres
We moved here with our family and it's improved dramatically in recent years. Schools in Riverside area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Lucy Diaz
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Audrey Turner
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is decent in most areas.
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