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10 discussions from residents and visitors

Roman Nelson

Just moved to Northlake, any tips?

Hey folks, Been living here since 2006. Rent is about $1,164/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Northlake sits at 163.6 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families e...

2 replies 11 upvotes moving
Nathan Stewart

Best apartments in Northlake under ?

I work in healthcare and Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. What are your go-to spots?

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Ryan C.

Is Northlake still affordable?

Hi all, Just moved here 8 months ago and Rent is about $1,164/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $242,400 on average. Median household income is $77,564, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. It's changing fast -some good, some no...

2 replies 14 upvotes housing
Nathan Stewart

Living in Northlake -the reality

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 13 years and Rent is about $1,164/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Northlake sits at 163.6 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good...

15 replies 13 upvotes living
Roman Nelson

Honest thoughts on life in Northlake

Hey everyone, There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

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Julian Chavez

Northlake quality of life -am I missing something?

Household incomes average around $77,564 in Northlake. You can expect to pay around $1,164 for rent here. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Has anyone dealt with this? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Roman Nelson

Things Northlake needs to improve

So, I'm a teacher here and Household incomes average around $77,564 in Northlake. The median home value here is around $242,400, which is actually reasonable. Median household income is $77,564, which feels about average for the area. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sens...

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Asher M.

Housing market in Northlake right now

Been meaning to ask this. I've been here for 4 years and The unemployment rate is 2.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 12,547, Northlake is a small town. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improve...

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Nathan Stewart

Is Northlake a good place to live?

Alright, I work in energy and Median household income is $77,564, which feels about average for the area. The weather takes some getting used to. Should I be concerned? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Julian Chavez

Quick question about Northlake

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My family moved here when I was a kid. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Poverty rate is 9.6%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthinking this?

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