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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Willow Gonzalez

Glenview vs Miami -which is better?

Curious what people think. I'm originally from Portland and The median home value here is around $598,800, wh

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Miles Phillips

Is Glenview walkable?

Been meaning to ask this. Crime rate is something to consider -Glenview sits at 105.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Has anyone dealt with this? Cheers. The weather...

13 replies 27 upvotes qa
Katherine Gutierrez

Rent in Glenview getting crazy

We're a young couple and It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

2 replies 26 upvotes housing
Nathan Ramos

Unpopular opinion about Glenview

Hey everyone, I've been here for 18 years and Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thoughts? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

5 replies 24 upvotes best-worst
Aurora Edwards

Things Glenview needs to improve

Curious what people think. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $138,758, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Has anyone dealt with this? TIA! It's changing fast -...

12 replies 16 upvotes best-worst
Connor Young

Anyone else love living in Glenview?

I'm a remote worker and Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,027 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,682 people. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has impro...

7 replies 26 upvotes living
Nathan Ramos

Best hidden gems in Glenview

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,682 people. The median home value here is around $598,800, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,027/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Night life is decent if you know ...

9 replies 25 upvotes best-worst
Aurora Edwards

Honest thoughts on life in Glenview

Random thought, Crime rate is something to consider -Glenview sits at 105.1 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Willow Gonzalez

Living in Glenview -the reality

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Worth the trade-offs?

3 replies 20 upvotes living
nashville_stella

Most overrated things about Glenview

Alright, I'm retired and Median household income is $138,758, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,682 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Willow Gonzalez

Moving to Glenview for work -advice?

Hello, I'm retired and Median household income is $138,758, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great.

3 replies 5 upvotes moving
Miles Phillips

Best industries in Glenview right now

Hi all, Been living here since 2022. You can expect to pay around $2,027 for rent here. With a population of 47,682, Glenview is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $598,800, which is pretty steep. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,682 people. Night life is decent if you know...

2 replies 24 upvotes jobs
Willow Gonzalez

Most overrated things about Glenview

Hi all, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Median household income is $138,758, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,027/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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David Nelson

Housing in Glenview compared to Tampa

First post here. Rent is about $2,027/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 3.5%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,682 people. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour...

3 replies 25 upvotes housing
Katherine Gutierrez

How much do you pay for rent in Glenview?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $2,027 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. With a population of 47,682, Glenview is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface...

11 replies 5 upvotes housing
Adrian J.

How are the schools in Glenview?

Anyone else feel this way? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

7 replies 28 upvotes qa
nashville_stella

Glenview is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2010. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $598,800, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $598,800 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 47,682 people. Rent ...

4 replies 29 upvotes living
Carter

Unpopular opinion about Glenview

Been meaning to ask this. I work in real estate and Median household income is $138,758, which feels pretty solid for the area. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Any advice would be great.

12 replies 14 upvotes best-worst
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