Sign In Register
Piper Robinson jobs

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, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
9 upvotes

3 Replies

Jeremiah Walker
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The weather is decent compared to other places I've lived. Overall Happy to answer more specific questions..
15 upvotes
Christian Long
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.

I've been here 3 years and it's exactly what I was looking for. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the traffic is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is decent.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The North side vs the Riverside side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
12 upvotes
Melanie Morgan
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is community vibe. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Worth doing your research before committing.
10 upvotes
← Back to East St. Louis Community