Been meaning to ask this. We have two kids and Median household income is $104,125, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Red Oak sits at 126.6 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.
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Weston R.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 4 years ago from Charlotte and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Buying is tough right now, renting is more reasonable. We're paying /mo for a 2-bed in Oak Park. It's pretty good for what you get.
Jobs: The market is reasonable right now, especially in manufacturing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 17 months to build a solid friend group.