I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 57--F, so the weather is moderate. Median household income is $87,924, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Fairland sits at 593.4 per 100K. With a population of 26,183, Fairland is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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raised_natalie24
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Oak Park. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 16 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: underrated. Tons of options if you like Indian.
No regrets on my end..
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Jacob C.
Bought a house here in 2017 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Xavier Rodriguez
Used to live on the North side, now on the Old Town side. Completely different vibe. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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