Random thought, Homes are going for about $443,100 on average. The median home value here is around $443,100, which is pretty steep. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Has anyone dealt with this? Thanks for reading. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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sd_dominic
From a safety perspective, it really depends on the area. Some neighborhoods are pretty good, others not so much. Do your research on specific streets.
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Elizabeth W.
lol so true
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Sophie
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 1 years ago from LA and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Sunset. It's better than expected for what you get.
Jobs: The market is established right now, especially in consulting. If you're in consulting you might struggle.
People: Generally tough. It took about 14 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: challenging. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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Madeline H.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 5 years and I wouldn't want to live anywhere else right now. The thing nobody mentions is safety. It's stable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the walkability is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Roman Wright
preach
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Eli Collins
I'm a nurse and I've found it exceeded my expectations. The community is solid and there's always something going on.
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