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Northbrook, IL Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ethan P.

What to expect moving to Northbrook?

Hey folks, My partner and I are Household incomes average around $155,321 in Northbrook. Crime rate is something to consider -Northbrook sits at 27.1 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or...

3 replies 29 upvotes moving
Addison Howard

Is Northbrook good for remote workers?

I'm a college student here and With a population of 34,642, Northbrook is a smaller city. Household incomes average around $155,321 in Northbrook. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Should I be concerned?

5 replies 0 upvotes jobs
Kai Turner

Is Northbrook a good place to live?

Curious what people think. My family moved here when I was a kid. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 34,642, Northbrook is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $644,100, which is pretty steep. Pr...

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Nolan M.

What Northbrook does better than anywhere else

Anyone else feel this way? We have two kids and The unemployment rate is 2.0%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $155,321, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $644,100 on average. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Cost of living i...

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Addison Howard

Best hidden gems in Northbrook

Random thought, Median household income is $155,321, which feels pretty solid for the area. Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Am I wrong here?

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Delilah Davis

Northbrook is underrated, change my mind

Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What are your go-to spots? It's not perfect, but the community is solid.

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real_cameron38

Most overrated things about Northbrook

Random thought, With a population of 34,642, Northbrook is a smaller city. Median household income is $155,321, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,642 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. I'd say i...

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Sofia R.

Remote worker thinking about Northbrook

Hey, I've been here for 11 years and Homes are going for about $644,100 on average. Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $644,100, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Night li...

6 replies 28 upvotes moving
Isaac King

Best and worst neighborhoods in Northbrook

Hi all, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,642 people. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The suburbs are where most families end up. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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brielle_life

Is Northbrook good for remote workers?

Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $155,321, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. It's...

3 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Cooper Howard

Weekend activities in Northbrook?

Hey, Born and raised here. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,642 people. The median home value here is around $644,100, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Ellie Rogers

How is Northbrook for outdoor activities?

Alright, Household incomes average around $155,321 in Northbrook. It's a a smaller city city with about 34,642 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Northbrook sits at 27.1 per 100K. With a population of 34,642, Northbrook is a smaller city. Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. Peop...

3 replies 6 upvotes qa
Jonathan C.

Relocating to Northbrook, IL -pros and cons?

Random thought, My partner and I are Poverty rate is 2.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 34,642, Northbrook is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $644,100, which is pretty steep. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you kn...

1 replies 10 upvotes moving
Jonathan C.

Considering Northbrook vs Cincinnati -help me decide

Random thought, I'm a 43-year-old accountant and It's a a smaller city city with about 34,642 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Is this normal for Northbrook? TIA! The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property ...

7 replies 12 upvotes moving
Isaac King

Rent in Northbrook getting crazy

Hey, We have two kids and You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. Median household income is $155,321, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Alexa

Remote worker thinking about Northbrook

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $2,334/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $2,334 for rent here. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's changing fast -some good, some not so mu...

22 replies 12 upvotes moving
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