Curious what people think. I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Orland Park sits at 44.4 per 100K. The median home value here is around $349,400, which seems about average. Rent is about $1,415/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What are your go-to spots? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.
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Sarah Moore
accurate
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Alice
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 13 years ago from Minneapolis and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Oak Park. It's excellent for what you get.
Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in real estate. If you're in construction you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 10 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: average. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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Claire Rivera
Bought a house here in 2023 and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Property values have gone up significantly since then.
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Brooklyn Peterson
Public transit is tough here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Ella Morales
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is housing market. the quality of life is solid. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Weston Carter
thanks for sharing
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Hailey Campbell
Not gonna lie, the first year was rough. But once you find your neighborhood and your people, I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. Definitely worth checking out..
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