Sign In Register
Henry moving

Moving from Las Vegas to Old Fig Garden next month

Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Median household income is $100,833, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is about average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. What are your go-to spots? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.
4 upvotes

1 Replies

Parker Rivera
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a chef, 24, moved here 2 years ago from New York. I've lived in Oak Park and West, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Good internet infrastructure
2. Affordable housing options
3. Lots of family-friendly activities
4. The people are generally solid - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Traffic during rush hour is rough
2. Dating scene is rough
3. The school system situation is pricey and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Oak Park: Great for remote workers. pretty good vibes, walkable.
- West: 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 New York, everything felt tough. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are stable. Gas is reasonable. You can live comfortably on $90K-$150K here.

**Final verdict:**
Would recommend to anyone considering it.. 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.
11 upvotes
← Back to Old Fig Garden Community