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John J.
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What I wish I knew before living in Mount Prospect
Curious what people think. The weather takes some getting used to.
14 upvotes
15 Replies
Violet Perez
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely pretty good and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Midtown) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Limited shopping 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.
If you value nightlife, you'll love it. The weather is genuinely pretty good and I've found it was the best decision I ever made. My neighborhood (Midtown) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Boston, be prepared for the culture shock. housing market is completely different here. And Limited shopping 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.
40 upvotes
Audrey L.
Totally agree!
34 upvotes
Ella Parker
Can confirm, been here 1 years.
33 upvotes
Santiago Parker
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Chicago about 15 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are affordable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
I'm a pharmacist who relocated here from Chicago about 15 years ago. The main reasons were quality of life and quality of life.
Pros I've experienced:
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- Good internet infrastructure
- Close to major attractions
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it decent compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are affordable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
27 upvotes
mountain_jonathan17
My experience has been mostly positive. I genuinely enjoy living here. The only thing I'd watch out for is walkability. Other than that, It's not for everyone but it works for us..
26 upvotes
Eliana Reed
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 2-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Baltimore it's better than expected.
25 upvotes
Isla Harris
+1
18 upvotes
Abigail J.
yep
18 upvotes
Paisley Miller
The food scene here is average. Tons of great Indian places. I love the pace of life here.
13 upvotes
Jacqueline O.
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value food scene, you'll love it. The outdoor recreation is genuinely improving and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
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 outdoor recreation is genuinely improving and I've found I genuinely enjoy living here. My neighborhood (Meadowbrook) is manageable and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Seattle, be prepared for the culture shock. job market is completely different here. And Chain restaurants dominate.
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.
13 upvotes
Mia Chavez
literally same
13 upvotes
Elena R.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's improved dramatically in recent years. Definitely worth checking out..
11 upvotes
fresno_zoey
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value public transit, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely decent and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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 public transit, you'll love it. The pet-friendliness is genuinely decent and I've found the quality of life is solid. My neighborhood (Cedar Grove) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Tampa, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Summers can be brutally hot.
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.
5 upvotes
Alexander Thomas
I've lived in Pine Hills for about 6 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events and festivals
- The traffic scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Good luck with whatever you decide..
it's been a really good experience overall. When I first moved here from Tampa, I was surprised by community vibe. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good internet infrastructure
- Active local events and festivals
- The traffic scene is pretty good
The downsides:
- Summers can be brutally hot
- Limited entertainment options
Overall I'd rate it 7/10 for singles. Good luck with whatever you decide..
2 upvotes
seattledude2024
bump
1 upvotes