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Jose R.

What to expect moving to Joliet?

Random thought, I work in automotive and Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent place. With a population of 150K, Joliet is a mid-size city. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Is this normal for Jol...

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Amelia Stewart

Is Joliet still affordable?

I'm retired and The median home value here is around $248,600, which is actually reasonable. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I overthinking this? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Xavier Price

Best companies to work for in Joliet?

So, You can expect to pay around $1,237 for rent here. Household incomes average around $88,026 in Joliet. With a population of 150K, Joliet is a mid-size city. Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. People here are genuinely friendly, not just...

8 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Santiago Morris

The good and bad of living in Joliet

Hey folks, My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. Household incomes average around $88,026 in Joliet. Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent...

13 replies 46 upvotes living
Lucas Thomas

First time home buyer in Joliet

OK so We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What are your go-to spots?

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Xavier Price

What to expect moving to Joliet?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a 47-year-old project manager and The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,237 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. Household incomes average around $88,026 in Joliet. Rent is about $1...

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Eliana Watson

Things Joliet needs to improve

Hi all, My family moved here when I was a kid. Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $248,600, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $1,237 for rent here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the communi...

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Aria James

Best and worst neighborhoods in Joliet

My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 150K, Joliet is a mid-size city. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are ...

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Amelia Stewart

Job hunting in Joliet — tips?

Hey folks, I'm originally from San Francisco and It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Is this normal for Joliet? Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for bett...

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Michael Cox

Couple moving to Joliet from out of state

Hey folks, Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's ...

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Aaron Davis

Best kept secrets of Joliet, IL

Hi all, I work in engineering and Household incomes average around $88,026 in Joliet. Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Should I be concerned?

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Aaron Davis

Best neighborhoods in Joliet

Hey folks, Median household income is $88,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. The median home value here is around $248,600, which is actually reasonable. Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. Property taxes a...

0 replies 20 upvotes best-worst
Emilia

Working remotely from Joliet

Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $88,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,237 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school s...

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Leonardo Hall

What to expect moving to Joliet?

Hey everyone, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $88,026 in Joliet. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Does this ma...

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Wyatt

Job hunting in Joliet — tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.

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Dennis H.

Moving to Joliet with kids — good idea?

Hey folks, I'm a teacher here and The median home value here is around $248,600, which is actually reasonable. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than youn...

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Violet Ortiz

Couple moving to Joliet from out of state

Hey, We have two kids and Household incomes average around $88,026 in Joliet. Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good servi...

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Eliana Watson

Best restaurants in Joliet?

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. Median household income is $88,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. Cost of living is definit...

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Jose M.

The good and bad of living in Joliet

My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a real...

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boston_liam

Should I move to Joliet or stay in Indianapolis?

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $88,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cheers. Downtown has imp...

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Elijah Watson

Housing in Joliet compared to Austin

Alright, Military spouse here. With a population of 150K, Joliet is a mid-size city. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much. What would you do? The weather takes some getting used to.

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Thomas Richardson

What surprised you most about Joliet?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Born and raised here. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $248,600, which is actually reasonable. There's a r...

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Charlotte Patel

Joliet in the winter — how bad?

Alright, Born and raised here. Median household income is $88,026, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. With a population of 150K, Joliet is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $1,237 for rent here. There's a real sense...

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Xavier Price

Joliet job market vs Salt Lake City

So, Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. Average temperature is around 53°F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The s...

8 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Lucas Thomas

Remote worker thinking about Joliet

Random thought, My partner and I are Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. Poverty rate is 9.2%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Am I overthinking this? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. People here are genuinely friendly, ...

2 replies 33 upvotes moving
Xavier Price

What I wish I knew before living in Joliet

Hey, I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 150K, Joliet is a mid-size city. It's a a mid-size city city with about 150K people. Rent is about $1,237/month for a decent place. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, bu...

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Dennis H.

How safe is Joliet really?

I've been looking at the stats and Joliet shows a violent crime rate of 507 per 100K which is above average. But stats don't always tell the full story. For people who actually live there — do you feel safe? Are there areas to avoid? I'm especially interested in hearing from women living alone.

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Amelia Stewart

Best industries in Joliet right now

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider — Joliet sits at 506.9 per 100K. Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this ...

2 replies 57 upvotes jobs
Asher Jackson

Anyone work in healthcare in Joliet?

Longtime lurker here, Been living here since 2015. Homes are going for about $248,600 on average. Household incomes average around $88,026 in Joliet. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? T...

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