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Violet Williams
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Biggest downsides of living in Vernon Hills?
Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Vernon Hills sits at 67.1 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,855/month for a decent place. Median household income is $120,625, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. The city has invested a lot in new development. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
Pros:
- Diverse community
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Boring for young people
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
- Not enough green space
What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
Pros:
- Diverse community
- Lots of new development
- Good airport connections
Cons:
- Boring for young people
- Chain restaurants dominate
- Homelessness issues downtown
- Not enough green space
What neighborhoods would you suggest? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Property taxes are high but you get good services.
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