Austin Gray housing Feb 2, 2026

I'm originally from St. Louis and Median household income is $103,911, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Mount Prospect sits at 53.6 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,454 for rent here. Homes are going for about $377,000 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Does this match your experience? Any help is appreciated. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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