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Why I chose Morton Grove over bigger cities
Curious what people think. With a population of 24,687, Morton Grove is a small town.
6 upvotes
11 Replies
Miles Castillo
I've lived in North for about 5 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The traffic scene is improving
The downsides:
- Limited entertainment options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Baltimore, I was surprised by safety. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Nice parks and green spaces
- The traffic scene is improving
The downsides:
- Limited entertainment options
- Far from beaches/mountains
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
40 upvotes
Kai Peterson
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great farm-to-table places. the quality of life is solid.
32 upvotes
Piper
I've lived in Westside for about 12 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
- The public transit scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Denver, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Close to major attractions
- Affordable housing options
- The public transit scene is challenging
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Property taxes are high
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..
30 upvotes
Nova Adams
Totally agree!
26 upvotes
sunny_sarah40
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 3-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to San Francisco it's decent.
25 upvotes
Alexa Cruz
Totally agree!
25 upvotes
Elizabeth S.
been saying this for years
21 upvotes
Joshua W.
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I have mixed feelings honestly.
13 upvotes
Kai N.
bump
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Ian Adams
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is public transit. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Waylon Foster
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a physical therapist, 37, moved here 5 years ago from San Francisco. I've lived in Cedar Grove and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Chain restaurants dominate
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The community vibe situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for singles. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from San Francisco, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
Background: I'm a physical therapist, 37, moved here 5 years ago from San Francisco. I've lived in Cedar Grove and Sunset, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Low crime in most neighborhoods
2. Lots of new development happening
3. Affordable housing options
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Chain restaurants dominate
2. Limited entertainment options
3. The community vibe situation is affordable and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Cedar Grove: Great for singles. challenging vibes, walkable.
- Sunset: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from San Francisco, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are established. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Good luck with whatever you decide.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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