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austin_lily
best-worst
What surprised you most about Lincolnwood?
Longtime lurker here, I'm a remote worker and The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
3 upvotes
15 Replies
Emilia Patel
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is dating scene. I love the pace of life here. Worth doing your research before committing.
38 upvotes
Jack Parker
preach
31 upvotes
Peyton Sanders
seconding this
29 upvotes
Charlotte Kelly
not my experience at all
29 upvotes
Carter Kelly
noted, appreciate it
25 upvotes
hudson_soul
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is public transit. Other than that, Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
25 upvotes
Theodore Morales
lol so true
24 upvotes
Jackson R.
seconding this
22 upvotes
Nolan Perez
+1
19 upvotes
Arianna Allen
I'm a HR manager and I've found there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
10 upvotes
Liam Rodriguez
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Dallas about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are established, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Dallas about 3 years ago. The main reasons were a fresh start and family.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Good healthcare facilities
- Active local events and festivals
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Bugs and humidity in summer
Financially, we've found it excellent compared to where we came from. Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. Groceries are established, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Feel free to reach out with questions..
8 upvotes
Elijah Long
Weather-wise, the summers are better than expected and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
7 upvotes
Carson G.
bump
6 upvotes
Aurora
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem surprisingly good.
I've been here 2 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
I've been here 2 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is cost of living. It's affordable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Westside side vs the Greenfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
1 upvotes
David K.
100%
0 upvotes