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Elmwood Park, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Maverick Scott

Honest thoughts on life in Elmwood Park

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. With a population of 23,982, Elmwood Park is a small town. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The suburbs are where...

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Bella Cook

Anyone regret moving to Elmwood Park?

Hey everyone, I'm originally from San Francisco and Household incomes average around $84,121 in Elmwood Park. The weather takes some getting used to. What would you do? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Bella Cook

Anyone else love living in Elmwood Park?

Random thought, Been living here since 2009. Poverty rate is 5.2%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Ezra O.

Elmwood Park in the winter -how bad?

OK so I work in government and Would love some local perspective. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Andrew S.

How much do you pay for rent in Elmwood Park?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and It's a a small town city with about 23,982 people. Rent is about $1,295/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school ...

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Maverick Scott

Moving to Elmwood Park with kids -good idea?

First post here. I'm retired and Homes are going for about $325,000 on average. Household incomes average around $84,121 in Elmwood Park. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Thoughts?

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Andrew S.

The good and bad of living in Elmwood Park

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, which is about average. Household incomes average around $84,121 in Elmwood Park. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 23,982, Elmwood Park is a small town. Traffic can be ro...

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Sophie

Freelancing from Elmwood Park -experience?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The suburbs are wh...

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Maverick Scott

Rent vs buy in Elmwood Park -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are With a population of 23,982, Elmwood Park is a small town. Homes are going for about $325,000 on average. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think? Looking forward to hearing from y...

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Bella Cook

What surprised you most about Elmwood Park?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but The median home value here is around $325,000, which seems about average. With a population of 23,982, Elmwood Park is a small town. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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