Hey, Poverty rate is 5.6%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Cheers. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.
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Ariana Roberts
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in West. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is growing right now, especially in tech. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 11 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Definitely worth checking out..
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Levi R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a chef who relocated here from Pittsburgh about 8 years ago. The main reasons were work and a fresh start.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Active local events and festivals
- Good airport with direct flights
Cons that are real:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Limited entertainment options
Financially, we've found it better than expected compared to where we came from. The market is competitive but not impossible. Groceries are affordable, gas is hit or miss.
Socially, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Nicholas M.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from Houston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Oak Park. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is manageable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in tech you might struggle.
People: Generally underrated. It took about 15 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Thai.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Lillian B.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 14 years ago from Austin and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Fairview. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in education. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally pretty good. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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