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Carol Stream, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Elizabeth Chavez

Moving to Carol Stream -what should I know?

I'm a 41-year-old sales rep and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Carol Stream sits at 73.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Should I be concerned? Traffic can be rough dur...

2 replies 7 upvotes moving
Christian Hughes

Housing market in Carol Stream right now

Homes are going for about $308,700 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. Any advice would be great. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent...

1 replies 9 upvotes housing
Elizabeth Chavez

Carol Stream vs San Diego -which is better?

Hi all, You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $105,395 in Carol Stream. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most ...

3 replies 2 upvotes best-worst
Emily Howard

Anyone work in healthcare in Carol Stream?

I relocated for work and Median household income is $105,395, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $105,395 in Carol Stream. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Gary M.

Is Carol Stream getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,465/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this match your experience? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great p...

5 replies 7 upvotes living
Roman Nguyen

Top 5 things I love about Carol Stream

Hello, I'm single, late 40s, and You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. Does this match your experience? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely f...

17 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Bryan F.

Job hunting in Carol Stream -tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.8%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

6 replies 16 upvotes jobs
David Morgan

What's it really like living in Carol Stream?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. The median home value here is around $308,700, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Carol Stream sits at ...

1 replies 21 upvotes living
Autumn P.

Best neighborhoods to rent in Carol Stream?

Hey, I work in media and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? Appreciate any input. It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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Bennett Phillips

Carol Stream is underrated, change my mind

I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Carol Stream sits at 73.2 per 100K. With a population of 39,427, Carol Stream is a smaller city. Rent is about $1,465/month for a decent place. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? The subu...

14 replies 8 upvotes living
Bennett Phillips

How are the schools in Carol Stream?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Carol Stream sits at 73.2 per 100K. Household incomes average around $105,395 in Carol Stream. You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. Homes are going for about $308,700 on average. There...

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Autumn P.

Why I chose Carol Stream over bigger cities

The median home value here is around $308,700, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Carol Stream sits at 73.2 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I thin...

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Eliana

Top 5 things I love about Carol Stream

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $105,395 in Carol Stream. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The...

1 replies 21 upvotes best-worst
Emily Howard

First time home buyer in Carol Stream

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a teacher here and Median household income is $105,395, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $1,465/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Thanks for reading.

13 replies 27 upvotes housing
Bryan F.

Moving to Carol Stream -what should I know?

Anyone else feel this way? Household incomes average around $105,395 in Carol Stream. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. What would you do?

12 replies 9 upvotes moving
dc_skylar

Is Carol Stream a good place to live?

Hello, You can expect to pay around $1,465 for rent here. Homes are going for about $308,700 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is ...

14 replies 12 upvotes living
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