Hey folks, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Franklin sits at 1,711.3 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Should I be concerned?
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Riley Richardson
hmm interesting perspective
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Jacob A.
not my experience at all
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Kenneth P.
Can confirm, been here 15 years.
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Eli Howard
I've lived in Oak Park for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Lots of new development happening
- The dating scene scene is solid
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kaylee
literally same
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Isabelle Turner
underrated comment
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Nicholas Anderson
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 26, moved here 9 years ago from Denver. I've lived in Riverside and East, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Good healthcare facilities
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Nightlife is limited
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The dating scene situation is reasonable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for singles. better than expected vibes, walkable.
- East: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Denver, everything felt hit or miss. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is competitive. You can live comfortably on $60K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
It's not for everyone but it works for us.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Landon W.
Came here for a job opportunity and stayed because the quality of life is solid. The healthcare is honestly underrated and I don't see that changing anytime soon.
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