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Is Thornwood good for remote workers?

Hey, I've been here for 9 years and Household incomes average around $186,635 in Thornwood. Poverty rate is 2.1%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 4,405 people. Rent is about $2,245/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $654,600, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The suburbs are where most families end up. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The city has invested a lot in new development. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The weather takes some getting used to. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.
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Aria
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 10 years ago from Chicago and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Lots of new construction which should help. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in Downtown. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is stable right now, especially in marketing. If you're in engineering you might struggle.

People: Generally surprisingly good. It took about 7 months to build a solid friend group.

Food: surprisingly good. Tons of options if you like Mediterranean.

Definitely worth checking out..
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Mark C.
Used to live on the Lakewood side, now on the East side. Completely different vibe. it's not perfect but it works for me.
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Isaac Ramirez
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 12 years ago from Seattle and here's my honest breakdown:

Housing: Older homes are where the value is. We're paying /mo for a 1-bed in North. It's tough for what you get.

Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in legal. If you're in manufacturing you might struggle.

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

Food: better than expected. Tons of options if you like Korean.

No regrets on my end..
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