We have two kids and Poverty rate is 2.3%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 12,360 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $145,250, which feels pretty solid for the area. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Gianna Gomez
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are established. You get used to it after the first year.
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Joshua Taylor
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in North. It's decent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in marketing. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally solid. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like BBQ.
Hope this helps!.
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Elijah
I'm a lawyer and I've found the quality of life is solid. The community is pretty good and there's always something going on.
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Evan O.
We moved here with our family and it exceeded my expectations. Schools in Oak Park area are solid. Kids love it here.
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