Blue Island, IL Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
48 Replies
54 Upvotes
Vivian Ramos

Things Blue Island needs to improve

Random thought, I'm originally from Dallas and The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is concerning. Crime rate is something to consider -Blue Island sits at 551.3 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Anyone in a similar situation? Nigh...

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Joshua R.

Is Blue Island good for remote workers?

My partner and I are Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $169,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,071 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 23,416 people. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The weather takes som...

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Lydia Ortiz

Starting a business in Blue Island?

First post here. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Sophie

Blue Island is underrated, change my mind

Hey, My partner and I are People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Lydia Ortiz

Housing market in Blue Island right now

I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $60,965, which feels about average for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoat...

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eli_papa

Remote worker thinking about Blue Island

Longtime lurker here, You can expect to pay around $1,071 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is concerning. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I overthinking this? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Sophie

Cost of living reality check -Blue Island

OK so Rent is about $1,071/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $1,071 for rent here. With a population of 23,416, Blue Island is a small town. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of com...

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Sophie

Best coffee shops in Blue Island?

Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. Rent is about $1,071/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Blue Island sits at 551.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,071 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say...

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Lydia Ortiz

Anyone else love living in Blue Island?

We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $169,800 on average. Average temperature is around 53--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 23,416, Blue Island is a small town. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, which is concerning. Rent is about $1,071/month for a decent place. Night life...

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