Random thought, With a population of 15,722, Vail is a small town. Median household income is $121,385, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $1,854 for rent here. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I overthinking this? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Elena Reyes
Renting here right now, paying about /mo for a 4-bedroom. the quality of life is solid. Compared to Portland it's improving.
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Isaiah Nguyen
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem pretty good.
I've been here 12 years and I'm still on the fence after all this time. The thing nobody mentions is housing market. It's pricey and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the nightlife is legit. And if you're into kayaking, this place is solid.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Oak Park side vs the Springfield side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
Good luck with whatever you decide..
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Ezra Price
We moved here with our family and it's not perfect but it works for me. Schools in Uptown area are better than expected. Kids love it here.
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Scarlett C.
big facts right here
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Stella Long
Gonna give a different perspective here since most replies seem tough.
I've been here 5 years and it's improved dramatically in recent years. The thing nobody mentions is food scene. It's growing and it affects daily life more than you'd think.
That said, the school system is legit. And if you're into mountain biking, this place is decent.
Neighborhood matters A LOT here. The Pine Hills side vs the Oak Park side are basically different cities. Make sure you visit both before deciding.
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