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Idylwood, VA Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Josiah Castillo

Grocery stores in Idylwood -recommendations?

Curious what people think. I'm a teacher here and The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $118,443, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Is this normal fo...

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Katherine M.

Cost of living reality check -Idylwood

Hey, I relocated for work and It's a a small town city with about 17,469 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Idylwood sits at 130.5 per 100K. Rent is about $2,022/month for a decent place. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable...

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Aaron Jimenez

Housing in Idylwood compared to Chicago

Hey folks, I'm retired and You can expect to pay around $2,022 for rent here. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Am I overthinking this? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end...

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Hannah Hughes

Living in Idylwood -the reality

Hi all, I'm single, late 20s, and Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Idylwood sits at 130.5 per 100K. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting...

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Michael Watson

Best neighborhoods in Idylwood

Hello, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. With a population of 17,469, Idylwood is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Katherine M.

Healthcare options in Idylwood?

OK so We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Idylwood sits at 130.5 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Looking forward to hearing from you all. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The food scene...

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Aaron Jimenez

Quick question about Idylwood

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Worth the trade-offs? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Aurora Gray

Best and worst neighborhoods in Idylwood

We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Katherine M.

Studio apartments in Idylwood -options?

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Idylwood? Cheers.

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Michael Watson

Relocating to Idylwood, VA -pros and cons?

I work in legal and With a population of 17,469, Idylwood is a small town. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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