nashville_sadie best-worst Mar 13, 2026

Hey, Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 59,408 people. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,435 for rent here. Household incomes average around $94,303 in Des Plaines. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. 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. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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