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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Daniel G.

Relocating to Mattoon, IL -pros and cons?

It's a a small town city with about 16,334 people. You can expect to pay around $764 for rent here. Average temperature is around 54--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or ...

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Samuel Gutierrez

Best areas to explore in Mattoon?

Hello, With a population of 16,334, Mattoon is a small town. You can expect to pay around $764 for rent here. Median household income is $47,308, which feels on the lower side for the area. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather tak...

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Henry Anderson

Why I chose Mattoon over bigger cities

Hello, We have two kids and With a population of 16,334, Mattoon is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Mattoon sits at 465.1 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. The food scene he...

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Luke Flores

What's it really like living in Mattoon?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. With a population of 16,334, Mattoon is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Daniel G.

Pros and cons of Mattoon after 3 years

First post here. I'm a remote worker and You can expect to pay around $764 for rent here. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuin...

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lydia_papa

What Mattoon does better than anywhere else

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The unemployment rate is 5.1%, which is about average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? The city has invested a lot in new development. Traffic can be...

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Ethan Cooper

Co-working spaces in Mattoon?

Random thought, The median home value here is around $96,000, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 16,334, Mattoon is a small town. Household incomes average around $47,308 in Mattoon. The weather takes some getting used to. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Worth the trade...

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Gabriel Gonzalez

Why I chose Mattoon over bigger cities

So, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $96,000 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely r...

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Ethan Cooper

Living in Mattoon -the reality

Hey folks, With a population of 16,334, Mattoon is a small town. Worth the trade-offs?

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