So, I'm a 22-year-old police officer and Rent is about $1,386/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Ballwin sits at 26.2 per 100K. Median household income is $121,170, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Connor Ramirez
exactly what I was thinking
40 upvotes
Kai Torres
yeah no that's not right
38 upvotes
Grayson Taylor
Can confirm, been here 4 years.
37 upvotes
Cooper
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Aiden Robinson
literally same
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Kaylee
I've lived in Oak Park for about 15 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from San Diego, I was surprised by job market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Good schools in most areas
- The job market scene is decent
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for retirees. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Thomas Cox
Bought a house here in 2015 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Eleanor Y.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Eva Gutierrez
Hot take but I love the pace of life here. I know a lot of people disagree but after 7 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Elijah Cruz
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Hope this helps!.
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