Oak Forest quality of life -am I missing something?
I'm originally from Austin and Household incomes average around $87,941 in Oak Forest. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Avery Williams
We moved here with our family and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Schools in Pine Hills area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Luca Chavez
Bought a house here in 2017 and it was the best decision I ever made. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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charlotte_jameson
My experience has been mostly positive. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The only thing I'd watch out for is healthcare. Other than that, Feel free to reach out with questions..
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Savannah Collins
lol so true
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Evelyn R.
bump
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Walter M.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it exceeded my expectations. Internet is excellent in most areas.
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Camila C.
Bought a house here in 2016 and I love the pace of life here. Property values have gone about the same since then.
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Jerry A.
If you're remote, this place is great for cost of living. it's exactly what I was looking for. Internet is challenging in most areas.
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Ethan Williams
My experience has been mostly positive. it was the best decision I ever made. The only thing I'd watch out for is job market. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Brielle W.
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are solid, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Anna Edwards
yeah no that's not right
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Piper Carter
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Aaliyah Hall
Hot take but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. I know a lot of people disagree but after 2 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Hannah Young
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is pet-friendliness. it's not perfect but it works for me. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Paisley Cooper
Used to live on the Riverside side, now on the Downtown side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.
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Connor M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Pittsburgh and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: If you look outside the main areas you can find deals. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in North. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is wild right now, especially in legal. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Peyton Mitchell
I've been living here for 12 years and I'd say I love the pace of life here. The food scene is better than expected compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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