Sophia L. best-worst Dec 4, 2025

OK so My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -New Lenox sits at 107.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $133,071, which feels pretty solid for the area. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Thoughts? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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