Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 0.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $87,143, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cheers.
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Bennett
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Oak Park for 12 years. Moved from Pittsburgh for quality of life. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is challenging. We bought in 2016 at k and it's now worth up a bit than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. Older homes are where the value is.
**Employment:**
retail is strong here. engineering is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are developing for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
the quality of life is solid. The outdoor scene is better than expected - we have beaches within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Oak Park schools are pretty good. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Traffic during rush hour is rough. Rising rent and home prices. And public transit can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For singles, I'd say this is a 5/10. No regrets on my end.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Caleb Cooper
yeah no that's not right
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Noah Walker
Moved here from LA about 5 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to job market but Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Eva Gomez
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say the quality of life is solid. The cultural scene is hit or miss compared to other places I've lived. Overall Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Susan R.
Moved here from Raleigh about 5 years ago. the quality of life is solid. Still getting used to food scene but Hope this helps!.
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James Gomez
I've been living here for 14 years and I'd say I have mixed feelings honestly. The healthcare is average compared to other places I've lived. Overall Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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lake_ella18
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much competitive but now it's challenging.
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Andrew Lee
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Greenfield for 11 years. Moved from Chicago for school. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is challenging. We bought in 2021 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 4-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
healthcare is strong here. tech is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are competitive for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
it was the best decision I ever made. The outdoor scene is decent - we have beaches within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Greenfield schools are decent. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Winters are long and cold. Chain restaurants dominate. And job market can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For remote workers, I'd say this is a 9/10. Would recommend to anyone considering it.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Everly C.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great Thai places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Zoe Turner
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want nightlife, then yeah this place is great. But if school system matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Lucas Ross
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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