Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. With a population of 19,482, Cedar Mill is a small town. Poverty rate is 6.5%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Cedar Mill?
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Maverick Wright
Moved here from Minneapolis about 5 years ago. it exceeded my expectations. Still getting used to traffic but No regrets on my end..
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Grace C.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a accountant, 29, moved here 10 years ago from Chicago. I've lived in Oak Park and Pine Hills, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Decent public transit for the size
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally pretty good - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Not very walkable outside downtown
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The food scene situation is stable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Oak Park: Great for couples. excellent vibes, walkable.
- Pine Hills: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Chicago, everything felt surprisingly good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are growing. Gas is pricey. You can live comfortably on $100K-$80K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Jacob Green
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is cultural scene. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Nicholas Parker
big facts right here
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Parker Thompson
Used to live on the Greenfield side, now on the West side. Completely different vibe. it exceeded my expectations.
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Wyatt Nguyen
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. the quality of life is solid.
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