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 high but you get good services. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Isabella Hill
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. it was the best decision I ever made. Compared to Boston it's surprisingly good.
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Leah R.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want healthcare, then yeah this place is great. But if safety matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Naomi
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Greenfield. It's surprisingly good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in tech. If you're in government you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: excellent. Tons of options if you like Thai.
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