Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Bradley sits at 269.7 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Claire Garcia
+1
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Emma C.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is underrated in most areas.
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Jaxon Hill
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it was the best decision I ever made. Definitely worth checking out..
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Levi Chavez
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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Emilia Rogers
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Baltimore and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Fairview. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in legal. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: pretty good. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Aria Taylor
it depends on the neighborhood
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audrey_heart
this is the way
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Russell K.
Moved here from Boston about 9 years ago. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Still getting used to community vibe but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Leonardo Flores
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Atlanta 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 Westside. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Cooper Gomez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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