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Waylon Brooks moving

Moving to Bailey's Crossroads with kids -good idea?

You can expect to pay around $1,958 for rent here. The median home value here is around $398,200, which seems about average. Homes are going for about $398,200 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. 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. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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Hudson R.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.

I've been here 9 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the community vibe is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is tough.

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

Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Landon
I work in construction here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is surprisingly good. Definitely worth checking out..
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Natalie Martinez
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The weather is underrated compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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