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Top 5 things I love about Des Plaines
Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,435 for rent here. 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. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Low taxes
- Easy commute
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Hot summers
- Limited nightlife
- Few job opportunities in some fields
Would love some local perspective. Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
Pros:
- Low taxes
- Easy commute
- Walkable downtown
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Hot summers
- Limited nightlife
- Few job opportunities in some fields
Would love some local perspective. Thanks for reading. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.
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