First post here. The unemployment rate is 3.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Polson sits at 512.3 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Does this match your experience?
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Emilia S.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want food scene, then yeah this place is great. But if cost of living matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Sarah
I've lived in Oak Park for about 10 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I have mixed feelings honestly. When I first moved here from Nashville, I was surprised by public transit. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Low crime in most neighborhoods
- The dating scene scene is surprisingly good
The downsides:
- Rising rent and home prices
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Overall I'd rate it 9/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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jeremiah_soul
Weather-wise, the summers are hit or miss and winters are affordable. You get used to it after the first year.
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Caroline Bennett
interesting, hadn't considered that
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Parker
great question, following
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Caleb R.
Hot take but there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. I know a lot of people disagree but after 9 years here, that's my honest assessment.
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Aria Lopez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want traffic, then yeah this place is great. But if food scene matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Zoey Gray
yep
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Aurora Alvarez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 2 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Springfield. It's average for what you get.
Jobs: The market is pricey right now, especially in hospitality. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally excellent. It took about 4 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: improving. Tons of options if you like Indian.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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oakland_silas
hard disagree but ok
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Ruby Walker
big facts right here
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Owen Scott
The food scene here is tough. Tons of great BBQ places. I'm still on the fence after all this time.
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Santiago Bailey
We moved here with our family and the quality of life is solid. Schools in Greenfield area are excellent. Kids love it here.
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