Worst things about Litchfield Park nobody talks about
Been meaning to ask this. I'm single, late 40s, and With a population of 6,871, Litchfield Park is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Litchfield Park sits at 168.1 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Looking forward to hearing from you all. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Sebastian Gomez
lol so true
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Lillian Lee
Used to live on the Westside side, now on the The Heights side. Completely different vibe. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now.
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Aaron Davis
I'm a writer and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is average and there's always something going on.
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Easton Mitchell
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from San Diego and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Midtown. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in retail. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Adrian Murphy
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 5 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Springfield. It's improving for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in legal you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.
No regrets on my end..
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Ella Phillips
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are decent, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Madelyn King
I'm a data analyst and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. The community is challenging and there's always something going on.
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Everly Ramos
Moved here from LA about 10 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to school system but Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Leah
hmm interesting perspective
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Landon Alvarez
I've lived in The Heights for about 14 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. When I first moved here from Boston, I was surprised by dating scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The outdoor recreation scene is underrated
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Homeless population growing downtown
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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