I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 6.7%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $271,400 on average. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. What would you do? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast — some good, some not so much.
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Abigail B.
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want job market, then yeah this place is great. But if pet-friendliness matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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Walter G.
This.
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Christian Brown
Real talk - this place is not for everyone, and I think that's OK.
If you value outdoor recreation, you'll love it. The healthcare is genuinely hit or miss and I've found I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. My neighborhood (Oak Park) is wild and I feel safe walking around at night.
But if you're coming from Miami, be prepared for the culture shock. cost of living is completely different here. And Urban sprawl is real.
My advice would be to visit for at least a week before committing. Rent first, don't buy. And explore multiple neighborhoods - they're all different.
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Joseph A.
underrated comment
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Caroline Murphy
I work in construction here and there are trade-offs but the good outweighs the bad. The job market for my field is better than expected. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Kennedy Chavez
great question, following
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Grayson Taylor
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Atlanta and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 3-bed in Midtown. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in finance. If you're in real estate you might struggle.
People: Generally decent. It took about 18 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: tough. Tons of options if you like farm-to-table.
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