Been meaning to ask this. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $400,300 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Allison Lee
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the Springfield side. Completely different vibe. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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Katherine Gutierrez
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in Downtown area are surprisingly good. Kids love it here.
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Isabelle Sanchez
haha yep pretty much
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Emilia Sanchez
Used to live on the South side, now on the Pine Hills side. Completely different vibe. the quality of life is solid.
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Lisa W.
Hot take but it's improved dramatically in recent years. I know a lot of people disagree but after 6 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Jack Taylor
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it exceeded my expectations. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Caroline
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Vietnamese places. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad.
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