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Zoey Patel
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Best neighborhoods in Montclair
OK so Thoughts? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
12 upvotes
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Mateo Cooper
100%
39 upvotes
Sophie Watson
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Internet is improving in most areas.
33 upvotes
Brittany N.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely underrated and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Eastside) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
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.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The walkability is genuinely underrated and I've found it's been a really good experience overall. My neighborhood (Eastside) is developing and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from San Diego, be prepared for the culture shock. outdoor recreation is completely different here. And Rising rent and home prices.
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.
20 upvotes
Aurora Robinson
Bought a house here in 2020 and it's not perfect but it works for me. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
8 upvotes
Austin
I've lived in Oak Park for about 2 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Lots of new development happening
- The walkability scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Feel free to reach out with questions..
it's not perfect but it works for me. When I first moved here from LA, I was surprised by cost of living. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Lots of new development happening
- The walkability scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for singles. Feel free to reach out with questions..
5 upvotes
Alice
I work in construction here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is pretty good. Good luck with whatever you decide..
0 upvotes