East St. Louis, IL Community

Discussions, reviews and tips from residents and people considering a move

10 Discussions
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69 Upvotes
Oliver M.

Best neighborhoods in East St. Louis

What do you all think? Appreciate any input. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Piper Robinson

Day-to-day life in East St. Louis, IL

Random thought, I work in energy and Median household income is $30,992, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Josiah

Rent in East St. Louis getting crazy

OK so Am I overthinking this? Any help is appreciated. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to.

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Jayden Roberts

Relocating to East St. Louis, IL -pros and cons?

So, You can expect to pay around $597 for rent here. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's not perfect, but the community...

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Xavier M.

Best industries in East St. Louis right now

I'm originally from Portland and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up...

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Valentina

Weekend activities in East St. Louis?

Hey, Poverty rate is 31.1%, which is higher than I expected. Rent is about $597/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you k...

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Stella Scott

Moving to East St. Louis -what should I know?

Hey everyone, I'm a remote worker and Homes are going for about $52,700 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? Appreciate any input.

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Piper Robinson

Freelancing from East St. Louis -experience?

Hey, I'm originally from St. Louis and It's a a small town city with about 18,278 people. Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Am I overthinking this? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Honestly, ...

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Jayden Roberts

Thinking about relocating to East St. Louis from Albuquerque

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $52,700 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but...

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