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Why I chose Evanston over bigger cities

The median home value here is around $472,300, which is pretty steep. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Evanston? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up.
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Quinn Ross
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Cameron Gomez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely pretty good and I've found it exceeded my expectations. My neighborhood (Springfield) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from San Francisco, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Not very walkable outside downtown.

My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Brooklyn Hernandez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.

I've been here 9 years and it was the best decision I ever made. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.

That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into hiking, this place is solid.

Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The West side vs the Meadowbrook side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.

Feel free to reach out with questions..
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henry_heart
I work in hospitality here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is better than expected. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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