I relocated for work and Median household income is $68,233, which feels about average for the area. Average temperature is around 71--F, so it's warm year-round. The suburbs are where most families end up. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.
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Bennett Phillips
OK so I've been meaning to write this for a while. I moved here 8 years ago from Boston and here's my honest breakdown:
Housing: The market is competitive but not impossible. We're paying /mo for a 4-bed in East. It's solid for what you get.
Jobs: The market is developing right now, especially in construction. If you're in education you might struggle.
People: Generally improving. It took about 9 months to build a solid friend group.
Food: decent. Tons of options if you like seafood.
Your mileage may vary depending on what you're looking for..
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desert_maverick72
Used to live on the Oak Park side, now on the North side. Completely different vibe. it's exactly what I was looking for.