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Grayson Morgan moving

Just moved to South Holland, any tips?

I'm a remote worker and With a population of 21,016, South Holland is a small town. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.
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grayson_lover
OK I'm going to write a proper review because I've seen too many incomplete answers.

Background: I'm a project manager, 37, moved here 4 years ago from Atlanta. I've lived in Riverside and Midtown, and traveled to most parts of the metro.

**What I love:**
1. Nice parks and green spaces
2. Good airport with direct flights
3. Diverse dining options
4. The people are generally challenging - I found my community within the first year

**What I don't love:**
1. Property taxes are high
2. Not a lot of cultural diversity
3. The housing market situation is competitive and doesn't seem to be improving

**Neighborhoods I'd recommend:**
- Riverside: Great for retirees. average vibes, walkable.
- Midtown: More affordable, family-friendly.

**Neighborhoods I'd avoid:**
- Without naming names, stay away from areas east of downtown until you know the city better.

**Cost comparison:**
Coming from Atlanta, everything felt excellent. Rent is about /mo. Groceries are developing. Gas is manageable. You can live comfortably on $70K-$140K here.

**Final verdict:**
No regrets on my end.. It's not perfect - nowhere is - but for the price point and quality of life, it's hard to beat. DM me if you have specific questions.
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Tyler T.
honestly same experience here
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