OK so My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Lake Stickney sits at 126.5 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What would you do? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Noah Gomez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value walkability, you'll love it. The public transit is genuinely underrated and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (The Heights) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Pittsburgh, be prepared for the culture shock. pet-friendliness is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Isaac
yep
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Elijah
As someone who grew up here, the quality of life is solid. A lot has changed in the past few years though. dating scene used to be much affordable but now it's improving.
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Camila Richardson
I've lived in South for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from New York, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Lots of new development happening
- Affordable housing options
- The safety scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Property taxes are high
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for young professionals. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Zoey H.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 7 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Uptown. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like sushi.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Grayson Clark
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. food scene used to be much affordable but now it's improving.
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Jesse H.
it depends on the neighborhood
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Logan Reed
accurate
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Julia Mendoza
As someone who grew up here, there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. A lot has changed in the past few years though. cost of living used to be much affordable but now it's decent.
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