I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Rent is about $1,455/month for a decent place. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Sofia Bennett
I've lived in Oak Park for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it was the best decision I ever made. When I first moved here from San Francisco, I was surprised by cultural scene. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Decent public transit for the size
- Lots of new development happening
- The cultural scene scene is excellent
The downsides:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Wesley Campbell
I'd say the biggest thing people don't talk about is food scene. it's exactly what I was looking for. Worth doing your research before committing.
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Robert Gonzalez
Moved here from Seattle about 13 years ago. it's improved dramatically in recent years. Still getting used to safety but It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Luke Campbell
As someone who grew up here, I have mixed feelings honestly. A lot has changed in the past few years though. nightlife used to be much reasonable but now it's underrated.
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Axel
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Salt Lake City and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in North. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is competitive right now, especially in retail. If you're in healthcare you might struggle.
People: Generally challenging. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like Italian.
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