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Sophie Harris
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Cost of living reality check -New Lenox
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 10 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,456 people. Homes are going for about $377,500 on average. With a population of 27,456, New Lenox is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The weather takes some getting used to.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited dining options
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
Pros:
- Affordable cost of living
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Hot summers
- Limited dining options
- Few job opportunities in some fields
- Homelessness issues downtown
Thoughts? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.
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