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Megan C. living

Raising a family in Naperville — thoughts?

I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. The suburbs are where most families end up. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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Declan
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.

If you value school system, you'll love it. The school system is genuinely better than expected and I've found it's exactly what I was looking for. My neighborhood (Downtown) is established and I feel safe walking around at night.

But if you're coming from New York, be prepared for the culture shock. dating scene is completely different here. And Property taxes are high.

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.
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Alexa Gomez
Bought a house here in 2020 and I'm still on the fence after all this time. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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