Hey everyone, We're a young couple and Average temperature is around 60--F, so the weather is moderate.
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Noah O.
not my experience at all
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Landon Lewis
Public transit is improving here. You'll probably need a car for most things. I genuinely enjoy living here.
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Ezekiel J.
couldn't agree more
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Connor Williams
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem average.
I've been here 3 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is cultural scene. It's established and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is average.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Joseph Edwards
seconding this
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sofia_chef
same here
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Isabelle Green
My experience has been mostly positive. there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The only thing I'd watch out for is housing market. Other than that, Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Wyatt Foster
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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true_charlotte50
Public transit is excellent here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it was the best decision I ever made.
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Evelyn Ramirez
Bought a house here in 2016 and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. Property values have gone up a bit since then.
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Emilia P.
The food scene here is improving. Tons of great craft beer places. the quality of life is solid.