Housing in Drexel Heights compared to San Francisco
Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,636 people. The median home value here is around $233,300, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Am I overthinking this? Appreciate any input. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Nevaeh B.
I've been living here for 1 years and I'd say it exceeded my expectations. The traffic is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Hope this helps!.
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Landon Cox
thanks for sharing
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Scarlett R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Westside. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in retail. If you're in marketing you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Declan Morgan
Weather-wise, the summers are solid and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Chloe Adams
Alright, I'll give you the full rundown since I see a lot of surface-level answers here.
I've been in Oak Park for 10 years. Moved from Tampa for weather. Here's my honest, detailed take:
**Housing:**
The market right now is decent. We bought in 2019 at k and it's now worth down slightly than that. If you're renting, expect /mo for a decent 2-bed in a safe area. The market is competitive but not impossible.
**Employment:**
retail is strong here. education is hit or miss. If you're remote, you'll love the cost of living. Average salaries are affordable for the area.
**Quality of Life:**
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The outdoor scene is surprisingly good - we have lakes within easy driving distance. Dining has gotten so much better in the past few years.
**Schools (if relevant):**
Varies hugely by district. Oak Park schools are tough. If you have kids, this should be your number one factor in choosing a neighborhood.
**The Bad:**
I'd be lying if I said everything is great. Winters are long and cold. Urban sprawl is real. And food scene can be frustrating.
**Bottom line:**
For retirees, I'd say this is a 8/10. Happy to answer more specific questions.. Feel free to ask specific questions - happy to help.
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Ruby Gray
Used to live on the Old Town side, now on the Cedar Grove side. Completely different vibe. it's been a really good experience overall.
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