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Sofia Price
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Day-to-day life in Justice, IL
Alright, It's a a small town city with about 12,372 people.
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Caroline Mitchell
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 9 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I've been here 9 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into rock climbing, this place is challenging.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Sunset side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
40 upvotes
Adrian H.
I work in hospitality here and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The job market for my field is hit or miss. Hope this helps!.
39 upvotes
Gabriel Reyes
as a local I can confirm
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Kai
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Baltimore about 12 years ago. The main reasons were work and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is excellent.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Definitely worth checking out..
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Baltimore about 12 years ago. The main reasons were work and a job opportunity.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Limited public transit options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Financially, we've found it tough compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is excellent.
Socially, I genuinely enjoy living here. Definitely worth checking out..
36 upvotes
Brooks Diaz
I've lived in Oak Park for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
- The school system scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Dating scene is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
the quality of life is solid. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Four distinct seasons
- The school system scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Dating scene is rough
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for families. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
36 upvotes
Peyton
interesting, hadn't considered that
33 upvotes
Eli Chavez
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem better than expected.
I've been here 8 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
I've been here 8 years and it exceeded my expectations. The thing nobody mentions is traffic. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the pet-friendliness is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Isaac Murphy
honestly same experience here
22 upvotes
dallasrunner2024
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are hit or miss, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
21 upvotes
Grace Martinez
Moved here from Miami about 3 years ago. it's exactly what I was looking for. Still getting used to housing market but Definitely worth checking out..
12 upvotes
Betty G.
preach
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Kinsley Gonzalez
hmm interesting perspective
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Jack Moore
The food scene here is underrated. Tons of great Thai places. it's exactly what I was looking for.
7 upvotes
Gabriel Nelson
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is weather. the quality of life is solid. Worth doing your research before committing.
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