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Cameron Kim
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Day-to-day life in Des Plaines, IL
Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Crime rate is something to consider -Des Plaines sits at 94.9 per 100K. Median household income is $94,303, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,408 people. You can expect to pay around $1,435 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Limited dining options
- Limited cultural events
- Homelessness issues downtown
Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Friendly people
- Low taxes
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited nightlife
- Limited dining options
- Limited cultural events
- Homelessness issues downtown
Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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