Not sure if this has been asked before, but Been living here since 2007. Poverty rate is 9.3%, which is pretty low. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Am I overthinking this?
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Brielle C.
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 15 years ago from Portland and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Oak Park. It's challenging for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in real estate. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like craft beer.
Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
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Gianna James
I've lived in Lakewood for about 4 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Atlanta, I was surprised by walkability. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Cost of living is very reasonable
- Friendly community, easy to meet people
- The dating scene scene is solid
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Chain restaurants dominate
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for young professionals. Feel free to reach out with questions..