The median home value here is around $157,700, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $979 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Collinsville sits at 261.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. What would you do? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
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Caroline Young
same here
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Daniel Davis
wish I knew this sooner
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Maya Reed
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I have mixed feelings honestly. Hope this helps!.
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Nora Lopez
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are average, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Aubrey Adams
Saving this thread
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Cameron Brooks
yep
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samuel_chef
not my experience at all
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Miles Flores
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Korean places. I have mixed feelings honestly.
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portland_kai
100%
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Robert E.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in East. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in engineering. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Joseph
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is healthcare. I genuinely enjoy living here. Worth doing your research before committing.
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