I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,108 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Chicopee sits at 614.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $251,800 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Let me know your thoughts. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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milwaukeelover2020
I've lived in Oak Park for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Charlotte, I was surprised by school system. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good healthcare facilities
- Decent public transit for the size
- The public transit scene is hit or miss
The downsides:
- Limited public transit options
- Can feel isolated
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Definitely worth checking out..
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Sebastian A.
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Lakewood area are decent. Kids love it here.
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Cora W.
preach
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native_roman89
I work in construction here and it's not perfect but it works for me. The job market for my field is tough. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Hunter Robinson
wish I knew this sooner
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Adeline Rodriguez
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Luca Moore
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in finance. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Korean.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Laura C.
Used to live on the Midtown side, now on the South side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Peyton Bennett
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 9 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in healthcare. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 3 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Definitely worth checking out..
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milwaukee_jaxon
I work in manufacturing here and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The job market for my field is pretty good. No regrets on my end..
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