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Sarah R. moving

Remote worker thinking about Centreville

Random thought, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $565,900, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $565,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Scarlett Reed
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Oak Park. It's surprisingly good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in retail you might struggle.

People: Generally better than expected. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like sushi.

Hope this helps!.
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