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Debra M.
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Most overrated things about Elmhurst
Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Is this normal for Elmhurst? The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Pros:
- Good job market
- Nice parks and trails
- Good healthcare facilities
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons:
- High property taxes
- Lack of diversity
- Mosquitoes and humidity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Is this normal for Elmhurst? The weather takes some getting used to. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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