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Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
OK so I'm retired and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Property taxes are high but you get good services. TIA!
So, I'm originally from Sacramento and Crime rate is something to consider -Normal sits at 276.3 per 100K. Household incomes average around $66,350 in Normal. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Any help is appreciated. It's changing fast -some good, some...
Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $974/month for a decent place. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's changing fast -some good...
Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,908 people. The suburbs are where most families end up. Anyone in a similar situation? Thanks! I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The suburbs are where most families end up.
Hey folks, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $199,900 on average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Would love some local perspective.
Hey everyone, You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Worth the trade-offs? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. There's a growing tech s...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Median household income is $66,350, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improve...
Anyone else feel this way? My partner and I are Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
Hi all, I'm single, late 40s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Normal sits at 276.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $199,900, which is actually reasonable. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -s...
Hey, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Let me know your thoughts. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfec...
OK so Homes are going for about $199,900 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.
Curious what people think. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $199,900, which is actually reasonable. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input.
So, I relocated for work and Median household income is $66,350, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $199,900, which is actually reasonable. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Anyo...
Hey folks, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Normal sits at 276.3 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,908 people. Median household income is $66,350, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. Property tax...
We're a young couple and Rent is about $974/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $66,350 in Normal. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a smaller city city with about 52,908 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Is this normal for Normal? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's not perfe...
Anyone else feel this way? Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
Hey everyone, I'm a teacher here and Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Normal sits at 276.3 per 100K. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Any advice would be great.
Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Household incomes average around $66,350 in Normal. Median household income is $66,350, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 52,908, Normal is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is dece...
Anyone else feel this way? Crime rate is something to consider -Normal sits at 276.3 per 100K. Median household income is $66,350, which feels about average for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.
Random thought, You can expect to pay around $974 for rent here. Homes are going for about $199,900 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. What would you do? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
Longtime lurker here, I've been here for 18 years and Homes are going for about $199,900 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Normal sits at 276.3 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Thoughts? Honestly, I ...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but I've been here for 19 years and Homes are going for about $199,900 on average. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thanks! People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public...
OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Normal sits at 276.3 per 100K.
Longtime lurker here, Rent is about $974/month for a decent place. With a population of 52,908, Normal is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely r...
Hey folks, We have two kids and Homes are going for about $199,900 on average. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Would love some local perspective. Appreciate any input.
First post here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 6.2%, which is pretty low. The weather takes some getting used to. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you ...
The city has invested a lot in new development. Appreciate any input.
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