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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Benjamin C.

Dog-friendly places in Park Ridge?

Hello, My partner and I are Median household income is $138,059, which feels pretty solid for the area. Household incomes average around $138,059 in Park Ridge. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Public transit needs a lot ...

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Allison Rivera

Rent vs buy in Park Ridge -what makes sense?

I work in automotive and The median home value here is around $539,300, which is pretty steep. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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Santiago J.

Is Park Ridge walkable?

Hello, It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Hannah Carter

Honest thoughts on life in Park Ridge

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I work in education and It's a a smaller city city with about 39,241 people. Average temperature is around 51--F, so expect cold winters. Household incomes average around $138,059 in Park Ridge. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a gr...

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Elena Edwards

Living in Park Ridge -the reality

Hey everyone, Median household income is $138,059, which feels pretty solid for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cheers. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's no...

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Hannah

Best neighborhoods to rent in Park Ridge?

Been meaning to ask this. The median home value here is around $539,300, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,511 for rent here. Household incomes average around $138,059 in Park Ridge. With a population of 39,241, Park Ridge is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by nei...

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Lydia J.

Housing in Park Ridge compared to Pittsburgh

Anyone else feel this way? Just moved here 17 months ago and Rent is about $1,511/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Park Ridge sits at 29.6 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's a v...

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Allison Rivera

Should I move to Park Ridge or stay in Portland?

Hey, Military spouse here. With a population of 39,241, Park Ridge is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoo...

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Santiago J.

Quick question about Park Ridge

I'm a 46-year-old contractor and Homes are going for about $539,300 on average. Rent is about $1,511/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,241 people. Household incomes average around $138,059 in Park Ridge. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Cost of livi...

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austinlife2020

Cost of living reality check -Park Ridge

Hey everyone, I'm retired and Crime rate is something to consider -Park Ridge sits at 29.6 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,241 people. Rent is about $1,511/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $539,300 on average. ...

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proud_piper96

Thinking about relocating to Park Ridge from Denver

Been meaning to ask this. I work in automotive and Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,511/month for a decent place. You can expect to pay around $1,511 for rent here. Homes are going for about $539,300 on average. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to loo...

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proud_piper96

Living in Park Ridge -the reality

So, I'm a 25-year-old teacher and The median home value here is around $539,300, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $1,511/month for a decent place. Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 39,241 people. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, which is pretty low. T...

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