Been meaning to ask this. It's a a small town city with about 10,882 people. Average temperature is around 68--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $924 for rent here. Poverty rate is 12.4%, which is around average. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Naomi M.
seconding this
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Harper Price
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Angel W.
Moved here from Portland about 9 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to school system but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Ariana L.
I'm a software engineer and I've found it's not perfect but it works for me. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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Leo S.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. the quality of life is solid. Internet is average in most areas.
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Elizabeth
We moved here with our family and I genuinely enjoy living here. Schools in West area are tough. Kids love it here.
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cincyrunner2022
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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raised_gabriel44
We moved here with our family and it's been a really good experience overall. Schools in Oak Park area are decent. Kids love it here.