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Moving to Arlington Heights with kids -good idea?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Arlington Heights sits at 43.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $403,200 on average. Household incomes average around $118,532 in Arlington Heights. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. Is this normal for Arlington Heights? The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Weston Reed
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.

I've been here 5 years and it's not perfect but it works for me. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the safety is legit. And if you're into running, this place is hit or miss.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Mateo Jackson
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Alice Walker
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want dating scene, then yeah this place is great. But if cultural scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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columbus_nevaeh
facts
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Jacqueline R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I love the pace of life here. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Colton Ramos
following this thread
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Lydia Sanchez
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Theodore Sanders
big facts right here
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Nova E.
This.
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