Hi all, I work in consulting and Average temperature is around 76--F, so it's warm year-round. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development.
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Isabella Bennett
Used to live on the Downtown side, now on the Old Town side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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allison_walker
underrated comment
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Julia W.
We moved here with our family and it's exactly what I was looking for. Schools in Springfield area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Austin H.
literally same
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John Martinez
I've lived in Oak Park for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Austin, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Close to major attractions
- The walkability scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Would recommend to anyone considering it..