Longtime lurker here, My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 26,158, East Chicago is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Has anyone dealt with this? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Elena Lewis
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value job market, you'll love it. The job market is genuinely surprisingly good and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. My neighborhood (Pine Hills) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. nightlife is completely different here. And Nightlife is limited.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Matthew King
accurate
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Willow
As someone who grew up here, it was the best decision I ever made. A lot has changed in the past few years though. community vibe used to be much manageable but now it's surprisingly good.
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