Alright, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $223,400 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What do you all think? Any help is appreciated. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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Xavier Myers
Moved here from Chicago about 4 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to community vibe but Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Jaxon Gonzalez
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Adam L.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 3 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is nightlife. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the food scene is legit. And if you're into running, this place is hit or miss.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Lakewood side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Sarah
Moved here from Charlotte about 2 years ago. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Still getting used to community vibe but Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Leonardo Flores
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if weather matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Amelia Lewis
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. pet-friendliness used to be much established but now it's solid.
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