Longtime lurker here, We're a young couple and It's a a mid-size city city with about 236K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Eleanor
thanks for sharing
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Austin Jones
Came here for a fresh start and stayed because I have mixed feelings honestly. The healthcare is honestly excellent and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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Quinn Hall
Moved here from Portland about 12 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to cultural scene but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Victoria Richardson
I've lived in Oak Park for about 3 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Houston, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The food scene scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Hope this helps!.
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Savannah Miller
it depends on the neighborhood
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Lucy Alvarez
+1
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Connor Kelly
wish I knew this sooner
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Julian Evans
This.
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Eva Wilson
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Pine Hills. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like seafood.
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