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Glen Carbon, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Grace C.

Is Glen Carbon getting better or worse?

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $278,200 on average. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Glen Carbon sits at 30.9 per 100K. With a population of 13,521, Glen Carbon is a small town. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. I...

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Riley C.

Moving from Cleveland to Glen Carbon next month

The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $278,200, which seems about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Glen Carbon sits at 30.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,088 for rent here. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Public t...

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Hunter Miller

Is Glen Carbon getting better or worse?

Random thought, I'm a 48-year-old social worker and With a population of 13,521, Glen Carbon is a small tow

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Wayne H.

Is Glen Carbon walkable?

OK so There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Wayne H.

Unpopular opinion about Glen Carbon

OK so I work in manufacturing and It's a a small town city with about 13,521 people. Rent is about $1,088/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are ...

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Oliver Hall

Moving from Austin to Glen Carbon next month

Hey, I work in tech and Homes are going for about $278,200 on average. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots? The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of liv...

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Oliver Hall

Anyone work in healthcare in Glen Carbon?

I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $92,434, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's ...

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Riley C.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Glen Carbon?

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $278,200, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What are your go-to spots?

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Jonathan Cooper

How is the nightlife in Glen Carbon?

Been meaning to ask this. I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 58--F, so the weather is moderate. Poverty rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $92,434 in Glen Carbon. There's a growing te...

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