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Avery J. living

Cicero is underrated, change my mind

Poverty rate is 10.0%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up.
10 upvotes

7 Replies

Kennedy Edwards
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is outdoor recreation. it was the best decision I ever made. Worth doing your research before committing.
40 upvotes
Mackenzie Gutierrez
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Portland, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Lots of new development happening
- The weather scene is pretty good

The downsides:
- Road conditions need improvement
- Dating scene is rough

Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for families. Definitely worth checking out..
39 upvotes
Isabella Young
As someone who grew up here, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cultural scene used to be much wild but now it's excellent.
35 upvotes
Victoria Moore
noted, appreciate it
32 upvotes
Lydia Richardson
hard disagree but ok
16 upvotes
Landon
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value school system, you'll love it. The dating scene is genuinely improving and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. My neighborhood (Greenfield) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from Baltimore, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Road conditions need improvement.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
15 upvotes
Ella
underrated comment
9 upvotes
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