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Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,354 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here?
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Curious what people think. You can expect to pay around $1,354 for rent here. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I wrong here?
First post here. I'm originally from Dallas and Homes are going for about $198,500 on average. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Park sits at 242.8 per 100K. Rent is about $1,354/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is concerning. The city has invested a lot in new d...
Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Rent is about $1,354/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Is this normal for Oak Park?
Hi all, Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,354/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,370 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Park sits at 242.8 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Any a...
First post here. Rent is about $1,354/month for a decent place. Median household income is $65,882, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Night life is decent if yo...
I'm a teacher here and You can expect to pay around $1,354 for rent here. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's not perfect, but the community...
Hey folks, I grew up here but left for a while. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, which is concerning. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The weather takes some getting used to. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
Hey everyone, The weather takes some getting used to. Thoughts? The suburbs are where most families end up.
Alright, I'm originally from Baltimore and The city has invested a lot in new development.
Hi all, Been living here since 2019. Homes are going for about $198,500 on average. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What do you all think? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
First post here. Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Oak Park sits at 242.8 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,354 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Property taxes are high but you get good services. I'd say it's better for families than yo...
Not sure if this has been asked before, but It's a a smaller city city with about 29,370 people. With a population of 29,370, Oak Park is a smaller city. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. What neighborhoods would you suggest? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It'...
Hey folks, Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective.
Been meaning to ask this. My family moved here when I was a kid. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,370 people. Has anyone dealt with this?
Been living here since 2014. Household incomes average around $65,882 in Oak Park. Average temperature is around 50--F, so expect cold winters. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? The parks and outdoor areas are a ...
Hey everyone, Poverty rate is 12.6%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $198,500, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $198,500 on average. You can expect to pay around $1,354 for rent here. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Cost of living ...
Curious what people think. Median household income is $65,882, which feels about average for the area. Cheers.
Alright, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,370 people. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Any advice would be great. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.