Random thought, I'm single, late 30s, and Rent is about $735/month for a decent place. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Any advice would be great. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Carol R.
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Ezekiel Castillo
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Oak Park. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in engineering. If you're in hospitality you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Indian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Jace
I work in marketing here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is better than expected. Hope this helps!.
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Jordan
as a local I can confirm
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Daniel Hill
glad someone said it
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William Evans
I'm a pharmacist and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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Aubrey
facts
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Ava Scott
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Isla Mendoza
not my experience at all
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Hunter Roberts
I'm a real estate agent and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is tough and there's always something going on.
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Lily Howard
We moved here with our family and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Schools in Downtown area are improving. Kids love it here.
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Harper F.
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Lily Jimenez
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Mexican places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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