OK so I'm a teacher here and It's a a mid-size city city with about 149K people. Crime rate is something to consider — Naperville sits at 77.7 per 100K. Average temperature is around 52°F, so expect cold winters. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Cheers. The suburbs are where most families end up. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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milwaukeelover2020
thanks for sharing
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Audrey H.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 14 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is community vibe. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into running, this place is tough.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the Midtown side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Claire Foster
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 1-bedroom. I'm still on the fence after all this time. Compared to Raleigh it's improving.
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