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Xavier Rodriguez
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Best hidden gems in Evanston
Curious what people think. We have two kids and With a population of 76,552, Evanston is a smaller city. Crime rate is something to consider -Evanston sits at 155.3 per 100K. Median household income is $95,766, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good job market
- Friendly people
- Diverse community
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
Am I wrong here? Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Good job market
- Friendly people
- Diverse community
- Strong sense of community
Cons:
- Sprawl everywhere
- Not very walkable
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Far from major airports
- Chain restaurants dominate
Am I wrong here? Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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