Hey folks, I work in logistics and Median household income is $51,154, which feels on the lower side for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. What are your go-to spots? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Adeline
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Tampa and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Oak Park. It's tough for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in marketing. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally average. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Italian.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Naomi Allen
As someone who grew up here, I'm still on the fence after all this time. A lot has changed in the past few years though. safety used to be much established but now it's challenging.
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