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Is Bourbonnais still affordable?
I grew up here but left for a while. With a population of 18,109, Bourbonnais is a small town. Rent is about $1,132/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $242,600 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited public transit
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Chain restaurants dominate
Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Nice parks and trails
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Traffic can be terrible
- Limited public transit
- Not very walkable
- Limited dining options
- Chain restaurants dominate
Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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