Hey everyone, Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $354,400 on average. It's a a small town city with about 6,313 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
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Gabriel
Public transit is solid here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Carolyn H.
I'm a project manager and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is better than expected and there's always something going on.
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Aurora Gray
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 3 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Colton G.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Leo
Public transit is challenging here. You'll probably need a car for most things. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Zachary K.
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. outdoor recreation used to be much established but now it's challenging.
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Miles Hall
yeah no that's not right
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Reagan
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a data analyst who relocated here from Boston about 5 years ago. The main reasons were work and retirement.
Pros I've experienced:
- Close to major attractions
- Good airport with direct flights
- Lots of family-friendly activities
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. Older homes are where the value is. Groceries are established, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Hope this helps!.
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Riley Howard
big facts right here
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Rylee Wright
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Oak Park area are hit or miss. Kids love it here.
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Jesse R.
lol so true
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David Carter
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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