Longtime lurker here, I work in insurance and Crime rate is something to consider -East Village sits at 55.6 per 100K. With a population of 3,744, East Village is a small town. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Oliver Stewart
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Phoenix and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in marketing. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Indian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Gabriel
following this thread
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Paisley Price
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is pretty good in most areas.
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Mason Gonzalez
100%
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Chloe Rogers
My experience has been mostly positive. I have mixed feelings honestly. The only thing I'd watch out for is food scene. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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desert_ella26
nah I disagree
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columbusheart2024
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are improving, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Quinn P.
great question, following
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Serenity King
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are surprisingly good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Declan
Used to live on the Riverside side, now on the Uptown side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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portlandlocal2024
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Anna Thomas
Bought a house here in 2015 and it exceeded my expectations. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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