Household incomes average around $107,203 in O'Fallon. The suburbs are where most families end up. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.
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Joshua
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are challenging, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
35 upvotes
Gabriella W.
The food scene here is decent. Tons of great Vietnamese places. it's not perfect but it works for me.
31 upvotes
loving_hudson31
Weather-wise, the summers are decent and winters are manageable. You get used to it after the first year.
30 upvotes
Quinn Gomez
been saying this for years
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Wyatt Long
+1
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Julian Evans
wish I knew this sooner
24 upvotes
Audrey B.
Bought a house here in 2019 and it's been a really good experience overall. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
21 upvotes
Evelyn Mitchell
Can confirm, been here 10 years.
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Jordan L.
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, it's not perfect but it works for me. It's not for everyone but it works for us..
12 upvotes
nora_rider
facts
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Leah Wright
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. I genuinely enjoy living here. Compared to Salt Lake City it's decent.
10 upvotes
Kinsley Morris
accurate
9 upvotes
Matthew Evans
hard disagree but ok
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Luna Garcia
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.
Background: I'm a chef, 36, moved here 13 years ago from Raleigh. I've lived in East and Fairview, and traveled to most parts of the metro.
**What I love:**
1. Growing food and restaurant scene
2. Good internet infrastructure
3. Close to major attractions
4. The people are generally excellent - I found my community within the first year
**What I don't love:**
1. Summers can be brutally hot
2. Can feel isolated
3. The outdoor recreation situation is established and doesn't seem to be improving
**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- East: Great for remote workers. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- Fairview: More affordable, family-friendly.
**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.
**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Raleigh, everything felt solid. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is affordable. You can live comfortably on $60K-$130K here.
**Final verdict:**
Give it a chance - it might surprise you.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Sarah R.
I work in tech here and it exceeded my expectations. The job market for my field is solid. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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