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Moving to Elwood with kids -good idea?

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Rent is about $838/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $54,084 in Elwood. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Any advice would be great. Any help is appreciated. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. 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 parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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Jackson R.
I've lived in Riverside for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by traffic. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- The public transit scene is average

The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Not very walkable outside downtown

Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for retirees. Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Miles
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Uptown area are improving. Kids love it here.
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