Working in St. Peters -salaries realistic?

Victoria B. May 16, 2025

great question, following

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Andrew M. May 29, 2025

I'm a social worker and I've found it's improved dramatically in recent years. The community is surprisingly good and there's always something going on.

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Sophia Richardson Jun 1, 2025

I've lived in Oak Park for about 11 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.

I'm still on the fence after all this time. When I first moved here from Pittsburgh, I was surprised by weather. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.

A few things worth knowing:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Good healthcare facilities
- The housing market scene is average

The downsides:
- Can feel isolated
- Limited entertainment options

Overall I'd rate it 6/10 for retirees. It's not for everyone but it works for us..

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Isaac Price May 25, 2025

Public transit is hit or miss here. You'll probably need a car for most things. it exceeded my expectations.

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Julia Robinson May 19, 2025

OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 6 years ago from San Francisco and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in Oak Park. It's surprisingly good for what you get.

Jobs: The market is affordable right now, especially in finance. If you're in finance you might struggle.

People: Generally pretty good. It took about 6 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: hit or miss. Tons of options if you like Thai.

Would recommend to anyone considering it..

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