Random thought, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $72,600, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
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isabella_runner
bump
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Amelia Morgan
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value weather, you'll love it. The nightlife is genuinely underrated and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is reasonable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Chicago, be prepared for the culture shock. cultural scene is completely different here. And Not a lot of cultural diversity.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Harper Hernandez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 3 years ago from Denver and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Old Town. It's hit or miss for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in retail you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 8 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Korean.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Jace M.
As someone who grew up here, I genuinely enjoy living here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. healthcare used to be much manageable but now it's underrated.
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Natalie G.
The food scene here is surprisingly good. Tons of great Indian places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Xavier
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Eastside. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in retail. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.
People: Generally hit or miss. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like Italian.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Delilah Cooper
Hot take but it's been a really good experience overall. I know a lot of people disagree but after 15 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Weston
Saving this thread
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Jaxon Taylor
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The housing market is genuinely underrated and I've found I'm still on the fence after all this time. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is stable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. safety is completely different here. And Limited public transit options.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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happy_eliana31
I'm a contractor and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. The community is hit or miss and there's always something going on.
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Serenity B.
Moved here last year, no regrets.
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Levi Hughes
I've been living here for 15 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The nightlife is tough compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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Jayden Jones
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Hope this helps!.
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