Hey everyone, My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 3.
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Ezekiel Price
Moved here from San Francisco about 11 years ago. I love the pace of life here. Still getting used to housing market but No regrets on my end..
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nyc_jaxon
haha yep pretty much
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Isabella Hill
been saying this for years
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Everett Gray
been saying this for years
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Theodore Phillips
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are wild. You get used to it after the first year.
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Lillian Ramirez
We moved here with our family and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Schools in South area are tough. Kids love it here.
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Emma Peterson
Totally agree!
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Harper Castillo
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from Dallas 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 Midtown. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in engineering. If you're in finance you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: solid. Tons of options if you like Korean.
Hope this helps!.
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Abigail Brooks
I work in retail here and I genuinely enjoy living here. The job market for my field is solid. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Samuel H.
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a real estate agent, 52, moved here 8 years ago from Dallas. I've lived in North and Oak Park, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Friendly community, easy to meet people
2. Active local events and festivals
3. Four distinct seasons
4. The people are generally improving - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Can feel isolated
3. The school system situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- North: Great for couples. average vibes, walkable.
- Oak Park: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Dallas, everything felt pretty good. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are affordable. Gas is developing. You can live comfortably on $90K-$100K here.
**Final verdict:**
Hope this helps!. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.