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Rent vs buy in Elmhurst -what makes sense?
Hey folks, With a population of 45,538, Elmhurst is a smaller city. Homes are going for about $532,800 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,877 for rent here. Poverty rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $532,800, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Pros:
- Nice parks and trails
- Good healthcare facilities
- Walkable downtown
Cons:
- Limited public transit
- Sprawl everywhere
- High property taxes
- Few job opportunities in some fields
What neighborhoods would you suggest? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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