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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Luca Watson

Working in Cedar Lake -salaries realistic?

We have two kids and Median household income is $79,177, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,209 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Amelia Hill

Just moved to Cedar Lake, any tips?

OK so My partner and I are Household incomes average around $79,177 in Cedar Lake. Crime rate is something to consider -Cedar Lake sits at 170.4 per 100K. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's...

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Amelia Hill

Cedar Lake housing prices -when will it stop?

Curious what people think. Household incomes average around $79,177 in Cedar Lake. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? Thanks for reading.

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Natalie Watson

Weekend activities in Cedar Lake?

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 14,686 people. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Does this match your ex...

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Natalie Watson

Things that make Cedar Lake unique

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? The city has invested a lot in new development. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's b...

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Alice Howard

Anyone else love living in Cedar Lake?

First post here. I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,209/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $259,900 on average. Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's b...

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Natalie Watson

Top 5 things I love about Cedar Lake

Alright, Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 14,686, Cedar Lake is a small town. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned?

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jackson_girl

Is public transit usable in Cedar Lake?

Hello, I'm a remote worker and The median home value here is around $259,900, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Honestly, I think it's a great place if ...

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Alice Howard

Thinking about relocating to Cedar Lake from Austin

Longtime lurker here, I'm a college student here and The median home value here is around $259,900, which seems about average. With a population of 14,686, Cedar Lake is a small town. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts? The weather takes some getting used to. People here are genuinel...

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Grayson Kelly

Quick question about Cedar Lake

First post here. I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,209 for rent here. It's a a small town city with about 14,686 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective. The ...

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