Hey, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Poverty rate is 7.3%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $78,621 in Summerville. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $78,621, which feels about average for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The weather takes some getting used to. What neighborhoods would you suggest? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Night life is decent if you know the right spots.
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Josiah Perez
Depends on what you're looking for honestly. If you want housing market, then yeah this place is great. But if traffic matters to you, might want to look elsewhere.
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William Cooper
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 3 years and it's been a really good experience overall. The thing nobody mentions is school system. It's developing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the weather is legit. And if you're into photography, this place is pretty good.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Fairview 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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Ezekiel Cooper
As someone who grew up here, I love the pace of life here. A lot has changed in the past few years though. public transit used to be much established but now it's surprisingly good.
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Zoey M.
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem decent.
I've been here 15 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 public transit is legit. And if you're into golfing, this place is improving.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Lakewood side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
It's not for everyone but it works for us..
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Serenity Miller
I've lived in Westside for about 1 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
it's improved dramatically in recent years. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by pet-friendliness. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Decent public transit for the size
- The healthcare scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
- Limited shopping options
Overall I'd rate it 5/10 for couples. Would recommend to anyone considering it..
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minneapolisgirl2023
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem hit or miss.
I've been here 12 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is job market. It's manageable and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the cultural scene is legit. And if you're into surfing, this place is excellent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The The Heights side vs the Fairview side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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