Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $765 for rent here. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What do you all think?
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Axel Roberts
Bought a house here in 2022 and it's exactly what I was looking for. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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kc_isabelle
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem excellent.
I've been here 11 years and I love the pace of life here. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the housing market is legit. And if you're into biking, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The East side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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orlandomind2023
The food scene here is hit or miss. Tons of great craft beer places. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Owen Roberts
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Nashville and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in North. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in tech. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally better than expected. It took about 5 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Asian.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Paisley Rodriguez
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Carter Kelly
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem improving.
I've been here 14 years and I genuinely enjoy living here. The thing nobody mentions is public transit. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Downtown side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Hope this helps!.
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Christian Thompson
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem solid.
I've been here 6 years and I have mixed feelings honestly. The thing nobody mentions is outdoor recreation. It's competitive and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into camping, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Uptown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Gabriel Walker
I've lived in Oak Park for about 13 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it exceeded my expectations. When I first moved here from Salt Lake City, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Four distinct seasons
- The weather scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Traffic during rush hour is rough
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for young professionals. Hope this helps!.
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Gabriel K.
I'm a writer and I've found I have mixed feelings honestly. The community is underrated and there's always something going on.
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