Born and raised here. The median home value here is around $299,600, which seems about average. Poverty rate is 5.8%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Axel D.
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 4 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Waylon Morris
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 3 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is pet-friendliness. It's wild and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the dating scene is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the South side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.